Dee Sweet · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 3:40 PM

When I say I am grateful

Respect, Responsibility and Reciprocity.  Respect, Responsibility and Reciprocity: When I say I am GratefulBoozhoo John, In the last week, I’ve had some time to reflect on Thanksgiving and what it means to be grateful.   I recall a conference I attended where an elder delivered an opening address.…

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  Dee Sweet · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Remembering Chief Kechewaishke on Election Day

Voting for the 7th generation.  Remembering Chief Kechewaishke on Election DayKechewaishke, the principal Chief BuffaloBoozhoo John,  This election year was the biggest our program has ever been and it’s hard to put into words the impact we made and the strength we had by coming together as Native…

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  Anjali Bhasin · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 6:22 PM

Do you have a plan to vote tomorrow?

Vote tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 8.  Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Election DayVote for our future Hi John,  Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Election Day. When we come together and collectively use our voices to vote, we can have an impact on our future.  Voters have told us what they care about: climat…

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  Dee Sweet · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 1:50 PM

We will not surrender, we will vote.

Vote Tuesday, Nov. 8.  We will not surrender, we will vote. Boozhoo John,  I recently shared my thoughts on voting in an interview with WXPR Local Public Radio. I said, “When you do not vote, it’s not an act of resistance on your part. Actually, it’s an act of surrender. We don’t want to turn our …

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  Anne Egan-Waukau · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Don't forget...

Tonight and tomorrow Native Vote is hosting events. Posoh John,  Don't forget to sign up for our Native Vote events tonight and tomorrow! Trust me, you won't want to miss these.   Tonight at 5:30 p.m. join us for an online event hosted by Native Vote Organizer Maria Haskins and Lucy Grignon of Anci…

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  Anne Egan-Waukau · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 2:24 PM

You don’t want to miss these...

Join our Native Vote team for unforgettable events.  Join Native Vote for a week of events you won’t want to miss Posoh John,  This is a big week for the Wisconsin Native Vote team. We will be hosting and tabling at events around the state to make sure our people are ready to vote November 8. This…

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  Dee Sweet · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 9:32 PM

“Sometimes we are invisible, even to ourselves.”

Rethinking mascots and costumes.  “Sometimes we are invisible, even to ourselves.”Boozhoo John,  “Sometimes we are invisible, even to ourselves,” said professor and author Dr. Anton Treuer (Ojibwe and Leech Lake).  That quote sits with me, especially as we get closer to Halloween and people begin …

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  Dee Sweet · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 2:06 PM

We’re taking Monday off to celebrate

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day Boozhoo John, Monday is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day that celebrates the accomplishments, diversity, and traditions of Indigenous people across the country. It is also a day to acknowledge the discrimination against Native people and …

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  Dee Sweet · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 1:32 PM

Remembering Chief Buffalo

Join us for Treaty Days this week.  Remembering Chief Buffalo and the 1854 TreatyJoin us for Treaty Days in La Pointe this weekBoozhoo John,  This week we remember Chief Buffalo of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa who literally shaped the map of Wisconsin.  168 years ago, the 1854 Trea…

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  Dee Sweet · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

What does “vote for education” mean to you?

A look at a history of Indian schools.  We are voting for an education on our terms  Boozhoo John,  September is an exciting and restless time of the year for kids – it means new clothes, new bookbags, and new friends. Most every student group in the U.S. has advanced their education and made pro…

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  Anne Egan-Waukau · [email protected]

September 19, 2022 at 10:04 PM

Join me at the Deer District tomorrow

It’s National Voter Registration Day.  Join us at the Deer District tomorrow for National Voter Registration Day Posoh John,  Tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day and Wisconsin Native Vote will be co-hosting an event with the Milwaukee Bucks and other organizations tomorrow, Tuesday, Sep…

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  Dee · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Honor the Earth Powwow: a vital history

Continuing the work to stand for our rights.  We will stand up for our rights. We will vote. Boozhoo John,  This has been a busy summer for team Native Vote tabling and working with communities at powwows around the state. The Native Vote regional organizers have been hard at work asking people …

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  Wisconsin Native Vote · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Vote for the wild rice

This weekend is the manoomin harvest.  Native people depend on wild rice Boozhoo John,  This week is the manoomin harvest. Manoomin means wild rice or “the good grain” in the Algonquin language. Wild rice is a sacred crop to Indigenous people in this region because it is a key part of the Ojibwe …

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  Dee · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Our ancestors fought for our right to vote

Honor the veterans.  Our ancestors fought for our right to vote Boozhoo John, We often say “vote to honor the veterans,” but I want to take a moment to talk about what those words really mean. Native people’s rights to citizenship, our right to vote, and the warrior code of ethics are important fa…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 10:10 PM

John are you ready to vote? Primary day is only a week away...

The primary election is Aug. 9.  Make a plan to vote on or before Aug. 9Hi John,  The fall primary is just days away, but you can still make your plan to vote!  Voting is one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard. Voters like you can shape the world we live in by casting your ballot.…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 5:02 PM

John what’s your plan to vote?

The primary election is Aug. 9.  Make a plan to vote on or before Aug. 9  Boozhoo niiji John, The fall primary election is quickly approaching on Aug. 9!   Voters have the ability to shape the world we live in by casting their ballot. By using your voice, you can be an active participant in your c…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Our Native Vote team is growing

We need your help – apply here or share with your network.  Join the Native Vote team! We’re hiring organizers to work with Native youth across the state. Hi John,  The Native Vote team is growing – we’re hiring an organizer to work with Native youth across the state! This is an opportunity to rea…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM

The spring election is one week away

What do you vote for?.  What do you vote for?The spring election is one week away! Hi John,  The spring election is one week away on Tuesday, April 5! You have plenty of options to vote; you can vote early in-person, return your absentee ballot immediately, or vote in-person on Election Day.   We …

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  Dee Sweet – Wisconsin Native Vote · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Re: What do you vote for?

Your support helps us achieve another year of record voter turnout in Wisconsin's Native communities.. John –  If you haven’t seen our new Native Vote video yet, I hope you’ll take a moment today to check it out.  Voting is so important for Wisconsin’s tribal communities – and our team is working ha…

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  Dee – Wisconsin Native Vote · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM

What do you vote for?

The spring election is April 5.  “I vote for our sovereignty.”What do you vote for? Hi John,  Last month our Native Vote team collaborated with tribal leaders from across the state to create a video that shows what voting means to them. Tribal members from the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, O…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 11:31 PM

Help our elections. Be an election observer.

Sign up to volunteer.  Help our elections. Become an election observer. Hi John,  Are you passionate about ensuring Wisconsin’s elections are accessible and fair for all?  If so, consider volunteering as an election observer with our partners at the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) to…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 5:45 PM

What’s your plan to vote?

April 5 is the spring election.  Vote for our future generations Hi John,  What’s your plan to vote? The spring election is coming up on April 5 and it’s important to make a plan for voting well ahead of Election Day.  Our Wisconsin Native Vote team recently spoke to Chairman Christopher D. Boyd …

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  Kerry Schumann - Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

March 5, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Thank you for an incredible Big Share!

We can't thank you enough for your generosity!.   Dear John,  I still can’t believe what an incredible day we had on Tuesday during The Big Share – and it’s all thanks to you!  Thanks to your incredible generosity, Wisconsin Conservation Voices ended the day with a grand total of $26,172 from more …

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  Kerry Schumann - Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Double your impact by midnight!

Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar to help us reach our $25,000 Big Share goal..   Your gift between now and midnight will be matched dollar for dollar to help us reach our $25,000 Big Share goal! Dear John,  We’re so close! I can’t tell you how much we appreciate the generosity suppor…

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  Cassie Molkentin · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 6:10 PM

Celebrating 10 years of Native Vote!

Your gift during The Big Share helps support our work to engage Native voters across Wisconsin!. Hi John, Wow! What an incredible morning! Thanks so much to everyone who already joined us for The Big Share. With your support, Wisconsin Conservation Voices won a $1,000 Power Hour Prize sponsored b…

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  Peter Burress - Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 11:55 AM

Rise and shine, John!

Your support between six and seven a.m. helps us win $1,000 for conservation!. Dear John,  I’m so excited to help kick off the first Big Share power hour of the day!   Right now, you have the opportunity to help us start the morning off in a BIG way. Your gift between six and seven a.m. puts us i…

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  Kerry Schumann - Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 12:20 AM

The Big Share begins now!

Chip in a donation right now - or join us at six a.m. tomorrow to help us win $1,000 for conservation and democracy!. Dear John ,  The Big Share has officially begun – and with your help, we’re celebrating 20 years of fighting for a healthy environment and strong democracy in Wisconsin!   Join us…

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  Cassie · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 6:18 PM

CORRECTED: Did you watch the State of the Tribes Address?

Check it out.  “Voting is sacred.” Hi John,  “Exercising your right to vote is critically important,” said Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, at the State of the Tribes Address on Tuesday.   Our Wisconsin Native Vote team was proud to be at this 18th a…

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  Cassie · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Did you watch the State of the Tribes Address?

Check it out.  “Voting is sacred.” Hi John,  “Exercising your right to vote is critically important,” said Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, at the State of the Tribes Address on Tuesday.   Our Wisconsin Native Vote team was proud to be at this 18th a…

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  Kerry Schumann - Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Mark your calendars - The Big Share is two weeks away!

Join us on March 1st for a day of online giving through Community Shares of Wisconsin .   Dear John ,   Mark your calendars for The Big Share – a day of online giving through Community Shares of W…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Do you have a plan to vote on Feb. 15?

The spring primary election is coming up .     Hi John, The Wisconsin spring primary election is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 15!  Voting on or before Feb. 15 is one of the best ways you can make …

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Deadline soon – hiring an Urban Native Vote Organizer

Help us strengthen democracy by finding the right applicant. .   Deadline approaching for the Urban Native Vote Organizer position! Hi John,   The deadline…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Give the gift of a healthy democracy

Donate by Dec. 31 .   Help us start 2022 strong. The fight for an inclusive democracy starts with you. Hi John,   This has been an important year for our d…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Spread the word – we’re hiring

We’re hiring an Urban Native Vote Organizer to join our team! .   We’re hiring an Urban Native Vote Organizer! Hi John,   As you know, Wisconsin Native Vo…

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  Justice · [email protected]

November 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Celebrate Indigenous food sovereignty on Monday

Join us at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22 . Hey John,   In case you forgot to sign up, make sure to RSVP for our Harvesting Our Heritage event on Monday at 6 p.m. The Native Vote team will lead a panel discussion on Indigenous food sovereignty – a c…

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  Team Native Vote · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 2:21 PM

The People Behind Native Vote

Celebrating ten years of Wisconsin Native Vote .   Meet the people behind Native Vote Hi John,   This week we’re celebrating ten years of Wisconsin Native …

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  Anjali · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 8:38 PM

Make an impact. Become a poll worker.

Poll workers are a crucial to making voting accessible .   Become a poll worker Sign up at bit.ly/pollworker22 Hi John,   Wisconsin is in need of people li…

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  Justice · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Celebrate Indigenous food sovereignty on Monday

Join us at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22 .   Celebrate Indigenous food sovereignty with us on Monday Hi John,   As you may know by now, this year marks Wiscons…

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  Dee Sweet, Native Vote Manager · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Celebrating 10 years of Native Vote

Ten years ago, Native Vote was born of the fight to stop a massive, open-pit mine. .     We're celebrating 10 years of Wisconsin Native Vote! Hi John,   T…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Will you fight for fair maps?

Did you know, every ten years, political parties draw up maps that – if rigged by partisanship – can give them discriminatory power and control? .   Take action! …

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  Team Wisconsin Native Vote · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 8:32 PM

CANCELLED: Tonight's Event Harvesting Our Heritage

Join us tomorrow and Wednesday for exciting events . Hi John,   Tonight's event "Harvesting Our Heritage" is unfortunately cancelled. But we hope you will join us tomorrow and Wednesday for two other exciting (and mouth-watering) events.   If …

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  Team Wisconsin Native Vote · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Join us for Indigenous Peoples' Week

We have a week of events you won't want to miss .     Join us for Indigenous Peoples' Week 2021 Hi John,   As we seek to restore wellness and sustainabilit…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 8:48 PM

Did you see our email about Fair Maps Lobby Day?

On Monday, Sept. 27, as part of the Fair Maps Coalition, we are sponsoring a special virtual lobby day focused on the fair maps process and we want you to join us. . John I want to make sure you saw the chance to sign up for the Fair Maps Lobb…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 10:17 PM

TAKE ACTION: Will you join us at the virtual Fair Maps Lobby Day?

On Monday, Sept. 27, as part of the Fair Maps Coalition, we are sponsoring a special virtual lobby day focused on the fair maps process and we want you to join us. .   Hi John,   RSVP now for the…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 10:15 PM

TAKE ACTION: Will you join us at the virtual Far Maps Lobby Day?

On Monday, Sept. 27, as part of the Fair Maps Coalition, we are sponsoring a special virtual lobby day focused on the fair maps process and we want you to join us. .   Hi John,   RSVP now for the…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

June 26, 2021 at 5:01 PM

You can participate in the districting process

Did you know, every ten years, political parties draw up maps that – if rigged by partisanship – can give them discriminatory power and control? .   Join us! Attend Our People’s Map: Participating in the D…

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  Wisconsin Conservation Voices · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Will you join me to talk about First Nations and fair maps?

Wednesday at 6 p.m. .   We have a once in a decade opportunity for Fair Maps in Wisconsin. Join Wisconsin Native Vote this Wednesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. Hi…

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  Anjali Bhasin · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 1:52 AM

Tomorrow is Election Day, it’s time to mobilize.

Share our content and get out the vote. Dear John, Tomorrow is Election Day! Make sure you have a plan to vote before you go to the polls. You can find all the voting info you need on our website: www.conservationvoices.org/vote.  If you already voted, help us spread our message …

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  Anjali Bhasin · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Help us protect voters’ rights this year.

We need nonpartisan Election Protection volunteers for the Nov. 3rd election. Dear John, We need your help to protect voters’ rights this year.  You can make a major difference by making sure EVERYONE in your community has a voice in this year’s elections – sign up to be an Elec…

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  Dee Sweet · [email protected]

October 10, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with us!

Monday, Oct. 12, is Indigenous Peoples Day, and Wisconsin Native Vote is celebrating the day with a slate of online events.                  Dear John, Monday, Oct. 12, is Indigenous Peoples Day, and Wisconsin Native Vote is celebrating the day with a slate of on…

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