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Matt Dannenberg founded Wisconsin Native Vote whose mission is to educate Natives on political issues and motivate them to get out and vote.

On Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 9, a program that works to increase the Native Vote is being honored with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) award for excellence in service in the community. Make Voting a Tradition is a program of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event will share voter education material with the Indigenous community and will feature Aztec dancers, balloon twisters, drawings for gift cards and traditional lacrosse sticks, face painting, info tables, vendors, speakers, and swag.

Former Governor Bill Richardson passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. On Wednesday, the All Pueblo Council of Governors released the following statement in remembrance of Richardson:

Being a farmer or a rancher has its perks… like being your own boss and living out in the country. But dating or finding a spouse? That’s not always easy. We look at dating in small towns and a recent TV show that tried to help farmers and ranchers find love.

With elections on the horizon, Indigenous groups in Michigan are educating native communities about how they can make their voices heard to make greater impact in their lives.