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Native Candidate Hopes to Ride a Democratic Wave
Native Candidate Hopes to Ride a Democratic Wave
Karen Wilde, a Muscogee Creek and Pawnee candidate for the Colorado Legislature, hopes support from others at the Democratic National Convention will help her win in an overwhelmingly Republican state.  (8/25/2008)

United Sioux Tribes invites Dem prez candidates to Powwow

PIERRE, S.D. -- It’s a beautiful day to be a South Dakotan!

On Friday, Barack Obama’s campaign office announced South Dakota’s
Obama state campaign director. Nathan Peterson will handle the throes
of throwing Obama a huge party wherever and whence ever he plans on
coming to the state.

Wyoming Caucus Delegates
Wyoming Caucus Delegates
One Wyoming Democratic caucus site was in Lander, a town on the border of the Wind River Indian Reservation. Hear what residents had to say about the candidates—and about why Natives don't vote.  (3/22/2008)
INDNS List
INDNS List
A non-profit organization dedicated to electing American Indians to public office and building political power in Indian Country. (1/2/2008)

  • Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)
  • A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.
  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
  • The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.
  • Crows wait in line for more than six hours to hear the Democratic presidential candidate. 'Somebody finally recognized us enough to come an extra few hours,' says one tribal member.

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