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Related: About this forumThe Only Presidential Candidate That Makes Indian Country a Priority: Native People Feeling the Bern
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2016/03/18/only-presidential-candidate-makes-indian-country-priority-native-people-feeling-bernLast time we talked politics, it was to say that NEITHER Democratic candidate had done anything to show good faith toward Native people. Sure, they both had a written document that made promises to Indian Country, but at that time neither candidate had invested any time, money or other resources toward Indian Country in their campaigns....
See, Hillary Clinton STILL has not shown one bit of investment into Indian Country (other than a conference call that probably cost two dollars)no outreach people to Indian Country, no ads committed to Native people, no visits to Indian Country....
On the other hand, Bernie Sanders has shown a considerable willingness to invest in our communities. From hiring a Native strategist (Nicole Willisformer Obama appointee, OG from the first Obama Campaign in 2008), to creating a platform that not only respects tribal sovereignty but also understands that Native people likewise have many of the same everyday struggles as the rest of America, Bernie is the one who is putting in the work in our communities.
And speaking of our communities, hes actually coming to our communities. Clintonlike most mainstream presidential candidates throughout historynot only doesnt mention Native communities or spend money on our communities, she sure as heck aint going to them. Bernie is. Hes been to the Meskwaki territories in Iowa (called the Meskwaki Settlement), to Navajo Territories (where he held a town hall). Furthermore, Mrs. Jane Sanders visited the Oak Flat to discuss the occupation by the Stronghold. Deborah Parker, Tulalip, calls this outreach, Another great step for U.S. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in honoring and recognizing Native Americans. Based upon that outreach to Native communities, many, many tribal leaders have endorsed Bernie Sanders.
See, Hillary Clinton STILL has not shown one bit of investment into Indian Country (other than a conference call that probably cost two dollars)no outreach people to Indian Country, no ads committed to Native people, no visits to Indian Country....
On the other hand, Bernie Sanders has shown a considerable willingness to invest in our communities. From hiring a Native strategist (Nicole Willisformer Obama appointee, OG from the first Obama Campaign in 2008), to creating a platform that not only respects tribal sovereignty but also understands that Native people likewise have many of the same everyday struggles as the rest of America, Bernie is the one who is putting in the work in our communities.
And speaking of our communities, hes actually coming to our communities. Clintonlike most mainstream presidential candidates throughout historynot only doesnt mention Native communities or spend money on our communities, she sure as heck aint going to them. Bernie is. Hes been to the Meskwaki territories in Iowa (called the Meskwaki Settlement), to Navajo Territories (where he held a town hall). Furthermore, Mrs. Jane Sanders visited the Oak Flat to discuss the occupation by the Stronghold. Deborah Parker, Tulalip, calls this outreach, Another great step for U.S. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in honoring and recognizing Native Americans. Based upon that outreach to Native communities, many, many tribal leaders have endorsed Bernie Sanders.
If only there were more Natives left.
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The Only Presidential Candidate That Makes Indian Country a Priority: Native People Feeling the Bern (Original Post)
KamaAina
Mar 2016
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Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)1. But..but..minorities don't like Bernie!
New Earth
(9,745 posts)2. I can't find video now but
one of the Native American tribes named Bernie I forget the Native American name they gave him but its meaning is something like, he who fights for peace and unity.
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)3. The article is very inaccurate, Hillary has not ignored the NA community
but I do appreciate what Bernie has done in outreach to NA people.