Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland overturns ‘former guy’s’ treaty breaking order—returning lands along the Missouri River back to Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations. pic.twitter.com/Vn4JGUVdHW
— Lakota Man (@LakotaMan1) March 23, 2021
— Lakota Man (@LakotaMan1) March 23, 2021
the law, in its majestic etc pic.twitter.com/TugnmuXlcP
— flglmn (@flglmn) March 23, 2021
The Republicans, needless to say, have concerns that Sec. Haaland will not meet Trump’s guy Sec. Zinke’s standards for transparency and swift action. Because if it weren’t for hypocrisy, the GOP would have no standards at all.
Today I was honored to join the first of three Tribal consultations @Interior is hosting on funding from the American Rescue Plan. Not only will these funds help weather this storm, they will also address the long standing issues that put Native communities so far behind. pic.twitter.com/Hyd2SlGU4O
— Secretary Deb Haaland (@SecDebHaaland) March 25, 2021
Native News Online reports:
Days before the Democratic Party chooses its nominee to fill the 1st congressional district seat vacated by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) endorsed Acoma Pueblo citizen Georgene Louis for the nomination.
Louis is serving her fifth term as a state representative in the New Mexico state legislature.
Seven other Democrats are seeking the nomination to run in a special election to fill the congressional seat on June 1. The State Central Committee’s 170 members, with 20 other elected officials, will meet on Tuesday to interview the eight candidates and will cast their votes.
“The APCG believes that there may be a handful of excellent candidates who would serve NM’s CD-1 well, however, New Mexicans can send a message nationally that a Pueblo voice in the Congress is a win for all people. Rep. Louis has a proven track record for sound leadership with exceptional credentials and distinction in the New Mexico House of Representatives. She has earned the trust of her constituents and championed meaningful and progressive legislation that has helped New Mexico families and its Indigenous population,” APCG Chairman Wilfred Herrea Jr. said in a statement…
Across Indian Country, over 120 tribes, individually or through tribal organizations, have endorsed Louis, including the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) and Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST).
Further details at the link.
My story is that of so many New Mexicans. But, we never quit. We get to work. If elected to Congress, I’ll fight everyday to be a strong voice for our communities, build off the work that Deb started on behalf of Native Americans, & give the power back to all New Mexicans #nmpol pic.twitter.com/vwu4RjtxT8
— Georgene Louis (@georgenelouis) March 22, 2021
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