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While much of the nation was enthralled in daily developments during the recent presidential election, dozens of tribes held elections, some with dramatic changes in governance. In South Dakota, the president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe was ousted in the primary after several controversies. In Oklahoma, the Seneca-Cayuga Nation elected their first female chief. In Montana, the Little Shell Tribe posted record voter turnout numbers for their first election as a federally recognized tribe. We’ll look at what goes into making secure, trustworthy tribal elections and talk to some of the newly elected leaders.
Guests:
Gabe Galanda (Round Valley Indian Tribes) – managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman
Henny Whalen (Oglala Sioux) – candidate for Oglala Sioux Tribal Vice president
Break 1 music: Leader’s Honor Song (song) Jay Begaye (artist) Night of the Northern Lights (album)
Break 2 music: Dat One (song) The Delbert Anderson Trio (artist) MANITOU (album)
