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There are seven candidates with Indigenous roots s

There are seven candidates with Indigenous roots seeking spots in the Legislature. Most are running in District 9, which was recently updated to reflect representation needs for two Native American tribes.

Natasha Gourd, a board member of North Dakota Native Vote, described them as a good mixture of candidates coming from both reservations in the area, with some running as Democrats and others as Republicans.

"We've seen an upturn in participation and just getting leadership development through Native candidates," Gourd observed.

The election wave comes after the state saw 10 Native candidates in legislative races two years ago. For her group, Gourd acknowledged the boost can be tricky because they cannot endorse everyone running. But she noted having greater assurances the areas will be represented by people from their community -- no matter if they have a different stance on certain issues -- is still a positive.

-Check out the full interview on Public News Service, Social Issues, Civic Engagement section

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Happy Earth Day!!

In honor of the special day and also in celebration of our NEW website look we are having a drawing for a $150 gift card! To enter the drawing please visit our website and sign up on the main page.

Thank you to Zee Creative who designed our new website, we love it!

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Congratulations to our Executive Director Nicole D

Congratulations to our Executive Director Nicole Donaghy on receiving the “Hometown Hero” Award! What a great accomplishment!

From the article:
Democratic-NPL Vice Chair and ND Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille (D-Mandaree) remarked, “In a world where our voices are often silenced, my fellow sister and I fearlessly worked to take on the injustices that our people face. Together we’ve worked on holding polluters accountable, continue to fight for clean air and water standards, educating our people on the injustices brought forth on our lands, and building power for Native communities in North Dakota. It’s the tireless dedication of everyday citizens like Nicole, who believe in the power of collective action to create meaningful change. In the trenches of our communities, she worked to sow the seeds of progress, cultivating a future where justice, equality, and opportunity flourish. A natural grassroots organizer, her passion fuels the engine of democracy, and your commitment paves the road to a brighter tomorrow.”

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Devero Yellow Earring, program director at North D

Devero Yellow Earring, program director at North Dakota Native Vote, is attending the America Votes State Summit in Washington D.C. this week alongside hundreds of other democracy-focused organizations. NDNV extends gratitude to the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation for their generosity as a major contributor to the summit.

2024 is an election year, are you ready to vote?

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Why North Dakota Native Vote?
North Dakota Native Vote is the only state-based, Indigenous led organization that is dedicated to building collective political power for North Dakota’s Native communities. Our full-time employees receive a generous benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, medical/vision/dental, retirement, and flexible hours. On the job training is also available.

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