NCAI Presidents: Confirm Keith Harper to ambassador-rank job


Keith Harper, Cherokee Nation citizen and nominee for U.S. Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby and five of his predecessors call for Senate confirmation of Keith Harper to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council:
We are living in historic times for Indian Country. As we are still celebrating the confirmation of Diane Humetewa, the first Native American woman who will serve as a Federal Judge, there is another opportunity for a historic ‘first’ at our fingertips. The United States Senate is scheduled to vote on Keith Harper’s Nomination to be the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

A member of the Cherokee Nation, Mr. Harper would be the first member of a federally recognized tribe to serve as an Ambassador for the United States. Like, Judge Humetewa, Harper is highly qualified for this position and they will be the first of many talented Native Americans to serve their country in these high profile roles in the future.

Keith Harper has been a longtime advocate for the civil and human rights of Native Americans and Indigenous people here and around the world. He has represented the National Congress of American Indians at the United Nations and Organization of American States in negotiations on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. As a skilled litigator, tribal court judge and experienced advocate for tribal governments Mr. Harper’s unique skills and experience make him the ideal nominee for this important position.

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