The Crow Nation welcomes visitors to Obama Rally
May 17, 2008 | Filed Under Election 2008, Events | No Responses
UPDATE 5/21: See the video
Senator Barack Obama’s appearance at the Crow Agency’s Apsaalooke Veterans Park does not require tickets. The outdoor event is 2:45 Monday, May 19. This is one of three stops that Obama has planned in Montana. The 2,000 tickets to Obama’s “Town Hall for Working Families” in Billings, and the 18,000 for the Bozeman Rally at MSU all went very quickly.
With no tickets necessary for the Crow Agency event, “The Crow Nation warmly welcomes and invites members of the public from across Montana to attend,” according to a press release from the tribe. The Crow Agency is in Hardin. The Crow Nation and the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation have endorsed Senator Obama.
From the Crow Reservation Press Release:
Obama will focus on the struggles of working families in Indian communities and across Montana, and discuss his agenda for change.
“Few communities face larger challenges than Native Americans and few have been ignored by Washington for so long. It is time to give Native Americans a voice in the White House,” Senator Obama said. “We need to ensure that the White House has direct lines of communication with the various Native American tribes, and that we have a President who will meet regularly with the Native American leadership and ensure that our relationship is founded on dignity and respect.”
Earlier this week, the Crow Nation as well as the Ft. Peck Tribes endorsed Senator Obama, citing his commitment to Indian Country. “Senator Obama understands the challenges facing Native Americans in Montana,” said Crow Nation Chairman Carl Venne. “His record as a US Senator shows that he cares about Indian communities. He respects Indian sovereignty and is a strong advocate for Indian healthcare and education.”
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