Continue the legacy of protecting our lands, waters, and sovereignty
Boozhoo John,
On Oct. 4, 1990, the Indian Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Act became law, which authorized grants to help the tribes regulate environmental quality on tribal lands.
This was a big step that allowed tribes to protect our respected plants, animals, waters, and natural places in a way that was consistent with our cultures. Most importantly, this law was an important acknowledgement of tribal sovereignty.
We must carry on the legacy of those who came before us who worked to protect our lands and our waters. You can continue that legacy by voting on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the General Election.
Participating in any election and casting your vote means you are speaking for our waters, honoring our ancestors who fought for our freedom, and protecting the seventh generation.
Our people have a long history of fighting for our rights and the rights of nature, so let's continue that history today. We must put the plants, animals, trees, and waters before ourselves because they will sustain us into the future.
On Tuesday, Nov. 5 you can vote for presidential, congressional, state offices, and a constitutional amendment. You have the choice to elect the next leaders who will make decisions about our natural places, our waters, tribal sovereignty, and more.
Find your polling place here [[link removed]] and look up what’s on your ballot before you go to the polls here [[link removed]].
When you vote, you will need a valid photo ID. You can use a tribal ID, Wisconsin driver’s license, or state ID. Other options for photo IDs can be found here [[link removed]].
If you have not yet registered to vote, you can register in-person when you vote. Simply bring a proof of residence document with your current address on it, such as a driver’s license, letter from your tribal government, a paycheck stub or other options here [[link removed]].
If you have any questions about voting, don’t hesitate to contact our Native Vote team.
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Miigwech for voting,
Maria Haskins
Lac Courte Oreilles-Ojibwe
Native Vote Manager
Wisconsin Conservation Voices
P.S. There will be a constitutional amendment on the ballot. We urge you to vote no. This deliberately confusing ballot has the potential to further disenfranchise voters.
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