Every election is an opportunity to look out for our communities, honor our history, and shape the world we are leaving for the next seven generations. This week on Aunties on Air, we are coming together for a new, shorter format as we talk about about the power of your vote! We reflect on the proud legacy of Indigenous civic engagement and celebrate why showing up at the polls is such a vital way to make our communities visible and heard. Tune in and be sure to check out our show notes to find more information and resources regarding how to verify your registration, where to find your polling place, and how to navigate early or absentee voting!
Episode 58: Aunties Advice: Election Day
Every election is an opportunity to look out for our communities, honor our history, and shape the world we are leaving for the next seven generations. This week on Aunties on Air, we are coming together for a new, shorter format as we talk about about the power of your vote! We reflect on the proud legacy of Indigenous civic engagement and celebrate why showing up at the polls is such a vital way to make our communities visible and heard. Tune in and be sure to check out our show notes to find more information and resources regarding how to verify your registration, where to find your polling place, and how to navigate early or absentee voting!
Wabanaki Words Used:
Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc
Topics Discussed:
National Voting Information - https://vote.gov/
State of Maine Voting Information - https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting
Native Suffrage Granted (1954), Natives Gain Right to Vote in Local and State Elections (1967) - https://www.history.com/articles/native-american-voting-rights-citizenship
Wabanaki Citizenship and Voting in Maine - https://www.mainehistory.org/maine-connection/wabanaki-citizenship/
Indigenous Highest Record of Military Service - https://www.nicoa.org/american-indian-veterans-have-highest-record-of-military-service/
Wabanaki Alliance - https://wabanakialliance.com/
Wabanaki Tribal Nations:
Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)
Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)
Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk
Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)
Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine
Special Thanks/Woliwon:
Producer: Gavin Allen
Podcast Team: Macy Downs