Native American voting rights: The first people on the land should not be the last to vote

In 2017 and 2018, the Native American Voting Rights Coalition—founded by the Native American Rights Fund—held nine public hearings to better understand how Native Americans are systemically and culturally kept from fully exercising their franchise. More than 120 witnesses testified from dozens of tribes across the country.

The Native American Rights Fund just released the results of that research in the report: Obstacles at Every Turn: Barriers to Political Participation Faced by Native American Voters.

News Wrap: Coronavirus toll on Indian Country; Judge cancels key Keystone XL permit; and more

In this blog:

• Videos: The coronavirus toll on Indian Country, interviews with Native leaders
• Judge cancels key Keystone XL permit, Native Nations press to stop construction due to coronavirus dangers
• Montana passes law that makes it harder for Native Americans to vote
• Nonprofit Quarterly series lifts up Native American voices, highlighting environmental justice issues in Indian Country and how philanthropy could more effectively support Native-led work