Democrats are proud to have members of the Native American community as active members of our party. American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have critical roles in our state and national party organizations. In the Democratic Party, we encourage American Indians to participate both as voters and as candidates.

Issues that matter to American Indian communities are addressed throughout the Democratic Party Platform. Democrats up and down the ballot are committed to protecting tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and we want to partner with tribes on infrastructure investments, affordable and safe housing, and economic opportunities for people living on tribal lands. We are committed to environmental justice across the country, and believe that climate change policies must protect tribal resources. We support tribal nations’ efforts to develop wind, solar, and other clean energy jobs.

Democrats fully support the Indian Child Welfare Act and believe in the importance of protecting Native American children to preserve Native American cultures and communities.

The Generation Indigenous initiative made important strides in promoting new investments and increased engagement with American Indian youth. Democrats are committed to empowering Native youth to become leaders in their communities and tearing down barriers to success.

The Affordable Care Act provided more than 500,000 uninsured American Indians and Alaska Natives with an opportunity to obtain affordable health insurance coverage. Republicans have repeatedly attempted to repeal the ACA and have sabotaged America’s health care system, which has already begun to drive up premiums. Democrats will stand and fight for the right of every American to continue to receive the health care they so desperately need.

Finally, Democrats will always stand up for every Americans’ right to vote. We are working to improve access to polling locations in American Indian communities, and will never stop fighting until every voice is heard.