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Natives Hail Role in Shaping Issues at Democratic Convention
A small but visible contingent of Native American delegates and fellow activists will attend the Democratic National Convention to help shape the party platform, rally party members and showcase the Obama candidacy. (8/24/2008)

Obama's Speech on the Crow Reservation
The Barack Obama campaign posted on YouTube the Democratic candidate's speech in Crow Agency, Mont., on the Crow Reservation. (5/20/2008)

Crows Thrilled to Be Obama's 'Brothers and Sisters'
Crows wait in line for more than six hours to hear the Democratic presidential candidate. 'Somebody finally recognized us enough to come an extra few hours,' says one tribal member. (5/20/2008)

Obama Adopted Into Crow Tribe
Visiting Crow Reservation in Montana, the Democratic candidate for president pledges a new era of honest federal dealings with tribes. (5/19/2008)

Of Dancers and Daschle
At opening day of National Indian Gaming Association’s convention, dancers display the breadth of Native culture and the resilience of Native traditions, while an “all tribal fundraiser” brings out a possible Obama vice presidential running mate. (4/21/2008)

United Sioux Tribes invites Dem prez candidates to Powwow

Submitted by Bronson Peshlakai on Mon, 2008-04-07 20:42.

PIERRE, S.D. -- It’s a beautiful day to be a South Dakotan!

On Friday, Barack Obama’s campaign office announced South Dakota’s
Obama state campaign director. Nathan Peterson will handle the throes
of throwing Obama a huge party wherever and whence ever he plans on
coming to the state.

The Handshake
This is what it's like to shake hands with Sen. Barack Obama, especially after thinking you blew your chances of meeting the Democratic presidential candidate by showing up late for his speech. (4/7/2008)

The Indian Vote: When Candidates Come Calling
Special Report: As more Native voters turn out for the presidential primaries and caucuses—as they did in Wyoming—tribal leaders and political activists in Indian Country want more attention paid to Native concerns. (3/22/2008)

Wyoming Caucus Delegates
One Wyoming Democratic caucus site was in Lander, a town on the border of the Wind River Indian Reservation. Hear what residents had to say about the candidates—and about why Natives don't vote. (3/22/2008)

MTV's Native Voice
MTV picked one person from each state to cover the presidential election, and one of the citizen journalists is Native American. Meet Christine Begay. (2/22/2008)

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Lahya Spoonhunter, an 18-year-old Democratic delegate from the Wind River Reservation, has already shown himself to be a leader.
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Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.

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Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)
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