John,

My name is Arvina Martin, and I am the Executive Director of Emerge Wisconsin. I am also an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, and am Stockbridge-Munsee. I was proud to be the first Native person ever elected to Madison, Wisconsin’s Common Council. I've spent my career working with Native communities and in grassroots politics, and I'm excited to share my message with you today.

Yesterday was Native American Heritage Day. To celebrate this important day, I wanted to make sure you got the chance to read these stories about three incredible Native alums of Emerge. Their stories are the Emerge story, and we hope you'll take a moment to learn about the impact that your support can have.

Piinagigi for being part of this team!

Arvina Martin
Executive Director, Emerge Wisconsin

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From: Team Emerge
Date: Fri, Nov 10, 2023
Subject: Celebrating Our Indigenous Alums! 🎉


John – it’s Native American Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating Emerge’s visionary Indigenous alums changing the face of politics right now. We can’t wait to introduce you! 

You may know that Secretary Deb Haaland (Emerge New Mexico) made history as the FIRST Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. But that’s not Haaland’s only historic first. When she ran for New Mexico’s first congressional district in 2018 and WON, she became one of the first Native American women ever elected to Congress. Haaland has worked tirelessly for over a decade to build a truly inclusive democracy in the U.S.

April Fournier (Emerge Maine) made history as the FIRST Native American woman to serve as an at-large member of the Portland City Council. She brings her vast experience as a community organizer and advocate to this work, helping to ensure that the needs of all Portland’s residents are heard. April is a member of the Dine’ (Navajo) Nation. 

John, we are stronger, more resilient, and more just as a country when our elected officials reflect the full range of our identities, cultures, and experiences. 

By empowering more Indigenous women to run for office at every level, Emerge is making major strides to building the democracy all our communities deserve. But we need your help to build on success and see MORE Indigenous women in politics. 

So please: Will you donate $10 or more to Emerge now to recruit, train, and empower bold Democratic women to run and win in 2024 and beyond?

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Thank you for being a part of our movement, 

Team Emerge



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