Four Native American delegates presented their state delegate totals at the Democratic National Convention on August 18, 2020.

ALASKA
Veteran, fisherman, and party activist Chuck Degnan (Inupiaq and Yup'ik) discussed the impact of climate change on tribal waters.

NEW MEXICO
State Rep. Derrick Lente (Pueblo of Sandia) celebrated his state’s diversity and commitment to preserving natural and cultural resources and protecting tribal sovereignty.

NORTH DAKOTA
Cesar Alvarez (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation) discussed the importance of education and economic opportunity.

SOUTH DAKOTA
Activist Kellen Returns From Scout (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe) addressed decision-making that will affect the next seven generations.

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