The Spirit Lake Tribe, and members Collette Brown and Lois Leben, who are Benson County voters, say a Benson County redistricting plan adopted December 28, 2021 violates Native Americans’ voting rights by requiring Benson County Commissioners to be elected on an at-large basis, rather than by district.
Only 17% of Native Americans are able to continue their education after high school. Tribal colleges hope their efforts to help these students thrive will lead to improved outcomes. The approach is being highlighted in a Wisconsin school s milestone. .
The economy is usually a big topic during elections. With the midterms near, recent inflation woes are especially felt in tribal areas, and Indigenous leaders in North Dakota hope it spurs turnout. A recent national poll found 63% of Indigenous voters were experiencing serious financial problems. .
The agreement, which does not expand arrest authority, was during the Strengthening Government to Government Partnerships and Relationships Conference, hosted by the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission in Bismarck this week.