I can assure you that Jill Stein's philosophy and policies are more inclusive and even closer to wise indigenous philosophy than corporate Democrat Kamala.
In 2016, then Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein showed up uninvited and unannounced with photographers, video cameras, and the press in tow at Iŋyaŋ Wakháŋagapi Othí (Sacred Stone Camp) where my Tuŋkaŋŝila's (Great-Grandfather's) people from Standing Rock Reservation, in North Dakota were protecting their water from the not-Dakota Access Pipeline with other tribal nations and non-Indigenous allies.
Stein showed up empty handed (no food, other supplies, like others brought) at an encampment, treated the people there like props, failed to engage with anyone, staged photo ops and videos, then packed up her media circus and left, then she and her campaign posted online like she was some savior who actually did something.
Wašíču Stein says everything progessives want to hear, but only for the purpose of self-aggrandizement. NDN Country is small. We call out the fake allies and we don't forget.
Well written and very informative, I didn’t know that it took until 1965 before those still living on reservations had the right to vote! I am glad that there is Democratic outreach, and I can imagine Secretary Haaland’s messaging will help.
Thank you for this article. I really enjoyed the history lesson regarding Native American/Indigenous People’s contribution to our 3 branch form of governance. I had never heard about that before.
Wow, what a great job of mixing a little history with the current political scene. One of my favorite books is a coffee table atlas of Indian Nations (I love maps) and I had a close Ojibwe friend in college who set me straight on a lot of history that people in my demographic are not exposed to.
I'm curious about Oklahoma, too. Your article prompted me to check out an article on Osage News that said they've seen an uptick in registrations, there, too. I guess that won't help the presidential situation but, still, every little bit helps at the local level.
I am fascinated by the Haudenosaunee constitution —the Great Law of Peace and the three branches of government . How can I have gone through 20 years of schooling in the USA (yes 20!!!) and NEVER HEARD this before???????????? Outrageous! THANK YOU, AMELIA!
In 1987 as part of the US Constitution's bicentennial, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian put together a lot of educational materials about the Haudenosaunee and Powhatan, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin and other early American statesmen and their studies of and writings about the Indigenous roots for democracy. Many of them are available online now. I remember the PSAs from 1987 that showed a Haudenosaunee Confederacy wampum belt labeled "the first constitution."
This was such a beautiful article. So well researched. As a History major, I was just so amazed at what I learned. Thank you so much. This article was award winning.
Now let’s see if we can resolve to accept this show of support from our Native American community without in turn managing to once again screw them over in the long run!
As many have said, thank you for this extremely informative article. I, too, had no idea that voting wasn’t possible for those living on Indian land until such a recent time. It’s great that folks are making themselves heard.
Great news! Thanks to Ms. Christnot for all the history, and to The Big Picture for requesting it of her. Wonderful to hear that Indiginous people are getting excited, organized and finding ways to express their legitimate concerns about all kinds of mistreatment in the past. Time to chip away at the standard ways of doing things, and make everyone equal. Certainly those who were here first, and who gave us inspiration for our government need to be equal to the rest of us late comers!
I haven’t done NEAZ Native Dem phone banks yet,although they are my fave postcarding group as they pair voters with a local native organizer.Very effective !
We are a project of the Navajo County Democrats.
Northern Arizona tribal outreach was critical to electing Democrats to statewide offices in Arizona in 2022, and turning Arizona Blue in the 2020 Presidential election. Our program works year-round to fund on-the-ground canvassing efforts and salaries for Native field organizers on Navajo, Hopi, and Apache lands.”
I love Jonathan Nez's introduction on his campaign page. Nez is Áshįįhí (Salt People) born for Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle clan). His maternal grandfather’s clan is Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan) and his paternal grandfather’s clan is Táchii’nii (Red-Running-Into-The-Water Clan). If he runs he will be one of the few NON-IMMIGRANTS elected.
I can assure you that Jill Stein's philosophy and policies are more inclusive and even closer to wise indigenous philosophy than corporate Democrat Kamala.
I can assure you that I know all about Jill Stein. We know Tataŋka čheslí when we see it.
Tataŋka čheslí = 🦬💩
Anyone touting Jill Stein is following Putin's blueprint for electing Trump.
His english is pretty good though. ;-)
In 2016, then Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein showed up uninvited and unannounced with photographers, video cameras, and the press in tow at Iŋyaŋ Wakháŋagapi Othí (Sacred Stone Camp) where my Tuŋkaŋŝila's (Great-Grandfather's) people from Standing Rock Reservation, in North Dakota were protecting their water from the not-Dakota Access Pipeline with other tribal nations and non-Indigenous allies.
Stein showed up empty handed (no food, other supplies, like others brought) at an encampment, treated the people there like props, failed to engage with anyone, staged photo ops and videos, then packed up her media circus and left, then she and her campaign posted online like she was some savior who actually did something.
Wašíču Stein says everything progessives want to hear, but only for the purpose of self-aggrandizement. NDN Country is small. We call out the fake allies and we don't forget.
Thank you for elaborating on your earlier remarks. I'm sure I'm not the only one who was unaware of this instance of Stein's ongoing deceitfulness.
Thank you for your rich historical and informative article, and for this information on Jill Stein. I’ve never trusted her.
I can assure you that Jill Stein is NOTHING but a spoiler for Democrats and works for PUTIN who is probably paying her to run.
Jill Stein will be taking votes from Kamala at this point. I appreciate her and your comments but we need to defeat trump.
What great reporting.
Well written and very informative, I didn’t know that it took until 1965 before those still living on reservations had the right to vote! I am glad that there is Democratic outreach, and I can imagine Secretary Haaland’s messaging will help.
Thank you for this article. A lot of good historical background, helpful for seeing my fellow humans better.
Thank you for this article. I really enjoyed the history lesson regarding Native American/Indigenous People’s contribution to our 3 branch form of governance. I had never heard about that before.
Wow, what a great job of mixing a little history with the current political scene. One of my favorite books is a coffee table atlas of Indian Nations (I love maps) and I had a close Ojibwe friend in college who set me straight on a lot of history that people in my demographic are not exposed to.
I'm curious about Oklahoma, too. Your article prompted me to check out an article on Osage News that said they've seen an uptick in registrations, there, too. I guess that won't help the presidential situation but, still, every little bit helps at the local level.
Thank you for the history and inspiration!
Excellent article Amelia, thank you!
I am fascinated by the Haudenosaunee constitution —the Great Law of Peace and the three branches of government . How can I have gone through 20 years of schooling in the USA (yes 20!!!) and NEVER HEARD this before???????????? Outrageous! THANK YOU, AMELIA!
My reaction as well!!!
This is outrageous and I'm glad to be finally enlightened.
In 1987 as part of the US Constitution's bicentennial, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian put together a lot of educational materials about the Haudenosaunee and Powhatan, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin and other early American statesmen and their studies of and writings about the Indigenous roots for democracy. Many of them are available online now. I remember the PSAs from 1987 that showed a Haudenosaunee Confederacy wampum belt labeled "the first constitution."
I've added the photo of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy wampum belt to the article.
Like all our history taught in school (high) it has been white washed. Donate to azdems
This needs to be taught in schools.
This was such a beautiful article. So well researched. As a History major, I was just so amazed at what I learned. Thank you so much. This article was award winning.
Really important story. Thank you.
Now let’s see if we can resolve to accept this show of support from our Native American community without in turn managing to once again screw them over in the long run!
As many have said, thank you for this extremely informative article. I, too, had no idea that voting wasn’t possible for those living on Indian land until such a recent time. It’s great that folks are making themselves heard.
Great news! Thanks to Ms. Christnot for all the history, and to The Big Picture for requesting it of her. Wonderful to hear that Indiginous people are getting excited, organized and finding ways to express their legitimate concerns about all kinds of mistreatment in the past. Time to chip away at the standard ways of doing things, and make everyone equal. Certainly those who were here first, and who gave us inspiration for our government need to be equal to the rest of us late comers!
I haven’t done NEAZ Native Dem phone banks yet,although they are my fave postcarding group as they pair voters with a local native organizer.Very effective !
We are a project of the Navajo County Democrats.
Northern Arizona tribal outreach was critical to electing Democrats to statewide offices in Arizona in 2022, and turning Arizona Blue in the 2020 Presidential election. Our program works year-round to fund on-the-ground canvassing efforts and salaries for Native field organizers on Navajo, Hopi, and Apache lands.”
https://neaznativedemocrats.org/
Phonebanking opportunities are available:📲
https://www.mobilize.us/aznativeorganizingcampaign/
I love Jonathan Nez's introduction on his campaign page. Nez is Áshįįhí (Salt People) born for Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle clan). His maternal grandfather’s clan is Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan) and his paternal grandfather’s clan is Táchii’nii (Red-Running-Into-The-Water Clan). If he runs he will be one of the few NON-IMMIGRANTS elected.