Upcoming events.
Native Vote Training Series: Voting is Good Medicine Part 3 - The Races and Issues Important in Each Region
Voting is Good Medicine is a Native Vote organizing series meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from March – November to learn together and from experienced practitioners about vital organizing topics, from building a strong field and digital program, to the races and issues most important to each region. Together, we’ll share space as Tribes, voter advocacy groups, and Native-led organizations to trade learnings, strategies, and successes for 2024 electioneering work and beyond.
Part Three: The Races and Issues Important in Each Region, will give an overview of the critical races across ATNI states that will have impact at the state and national levels.
Native Vote Organizing Series: Voting is Good Medicine Part 4 - Tactics for Effective Voter Outreach
Voting is Good Medicine is a Native Vote organizing series meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from March – November to learn together and from experienced practitioners about vital organizing topics, from building a strong field and digital program, to the races and issues most important to each region. Together, we’ll share space as Tribes, voter advocacy groups, and Native-led organizations to trade learnings, strategies, and successes for 2024 electioneering work and beyond.
Part Four: Tactics for Effective Voter Outreach, will focus on what are the core elements of a successful field program.
Native Vote Organizing Series: Voting is Good Medicine Part 5 - Digital Organizing for a New Generation
Voting is Good Medicine is a Native Vote organizing series meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from March – November to learn together and from experienced practitioners about vital organizing topics, from building a strong field and digital program, to the races and issues most important to each region. Together, we’ll share space as Tribes, voter advocacy groups, and Native-led organizations to trade learnings, strategies, and successes for 2024 electioneering work and beyond.
Part Five: Digital Organizing for a New Generation, will focus on how the youth engage online to build their voice and political power.
Native Vote Organizing Series: Voting is Good Medicine Part 6 - Learning From Each Other
Voting is Good Medicine is a Native Vote organizing series meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from March – November to learn together and from experienced practitioners about vital organizing topics, from building a strong field and digital program, to the races and issues most important to each region. Together, we’ll share space as Tribes, voter advocacy groups, and Native-led organizations to trade learnings, strategies, and successes for 2024 electioneering work and beyond.
Part Six: Learning From Each Other, will offer participants a chance to share experiences to date and discuss overcoming challenges for the fall campaign. It will be structured as a break-out rooms session so small groups can pair up and trade stories.
Native Vote Organizing Series: Voting is Good Medicine Part 7 - Get Out the Vote (GOTV)
Voting is Good Medicine is a Native Vote organizing series meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from March – November to learn together and from experienced practitioners about vital organizing topics, from building a strong field and digital program, to the races and issues most important to each region. Together, we’ll share space as Tribes, voter advocacy groups, and Native-led organizations to trade learnings, strategies, and successes for 2024 electioneering work and beyond.
Part Seven: Get Out the Vote (GOTV), will focus on bringing together all the learnings to-date and talking through what’s next to implement GOTV campaigns, including following up with and activating lists of likely voters.
Native Vote Organizing: Voting is Good Medicine Part 8 - Election Protection
Voting is Good Medicine is a Native Vote organizing series meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from March – November to learn together and from experienced practitioners about vital organizing topics, from building a strong field and digital program, to the races and issues most important to each region. Together, we’ll share space as Tribes, voter advocacy groups, and Native-led organizations to trade learnings, strategies, and successes for 2024 electioneering work and beyond.
Part Eight: Election Protection, will overview election protection issues and resources, including how to help advocate for your community members and their access to ballot boxes, and what hot-lines and resources are available for day-of voting issues.
Native Vote Organizing Series: Voting is Good Medicine Part 9 - Election Recap & Sustaining the Movement in 2025
Voting is Good Medicine is a Native Vote organizing series meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from March – November to learn together and from experienced practitioners about vital organizing topics, from building a strong field and digital program, to the races and issues most important to each region. Together, we’ll share space as Tribes, voter advocacy groups, and Native-led organizations to trade learnings, strategies, and successes for 2024 electioneering work and beyond.
Part Nine: Election Recap & Sustaining the Movement in 2025, we will celebrate the most doors knocked, most engaging social media audience, voter turnout numbers, and the elections won.
Native Vote Organizing Series: Voting is Good Medicine Part 2 - Field + Digital: Making it work together
Voting is Good Medicine is a Native Vote organizing series meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from March – November to learn together and from experienced practitioners about vital organizing topics, from building a strong field and digital program, to the races and issues most important to each region. Together, we’ll share space as Tribes, voter advocacy groups, and Native-led organizations to trade learnings, strategies, and successes for 2024 electioneering work and beyond.
Part Two: Field + Digital: Making it work together, will overview the power of organizing, and offers tips on how to successfully combine field and digital campaigns so they work together.
Textbank to Elect Maggie McCarty Sanders and Don Orange
Join Native Vote Washington and Washington Conservation Voters to text voters in Thurston County to elect Maggie Sanders for Port of Olympia, District 4! We’ll also be texting voters in Clark County to elect Don Orange for Port of Vancouver! Individual outreach to voters is the single most successful way to persuade voters in this local election season, you don't need any training or prior experience! We will host a training virtually over zoom, you'll receive login information for the zoom meeting after you RSVP.
We will gather at 4:30PM for a briefing from the candidate and a training on how to text voters then send texts from 5:00-6:00PM
Volunteering is more fun with a friend, can you bring a buddy that cares about the environment and empowering Native voices?
SIGN UP HERE!
Lummi Trunk or Treat Event
Join us in partnership with Lummi Nation for their Trunk or Treat Event! We’ll be in Lummi on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Native Vote Washington will be handing out candy, helping folks check their voter registration, sharing information on voting rights restoration, and replacing lost ballots. Special guest DJ Big Rez will also be in attendance!
When: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Where: Lummi Blackhawk Way Loop (located behind LNS)
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Trunk or Treat - Spokane American Indian Community Center
Native Vote WA is partnering with American Indian Community Center - Spokane at the Trunk or Treat Event! Native Vote Washington will be handing out candy and helping folks check their voter registration, sharing information on voting rights restoration, and replacing lost ballots. Learn more here.
When: Friday, October 27, 2023
Where: 1025 W Indiana Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Time: 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Textbank to Elect Maggie McCarty Sanders to Port of Olympia
Join Native Vote Washington and Washington Conservation Voters to text voters in Thurston County to elect Maggie Sanders for Port of Olympia, District 4! Individual outreach to voters is the single most successful way to persuade voters in this local election season, you don't need any training or prior experience! We will host a training virtually over zoom, you'll receive login information for the zoom meeting after you RSVP.
We will gather at 5:30PM for a briefing from the candidate and a training on how to text voters then send texts from 6:00-7:00PM
Volunteering is more fun with a friend, can you bring a buddy that cares about the environment and empowering Native voices?
SIGN UP HERE!
Lummi Native Vote Rally & Ballot Party
Native Vote WA is partnering with Lummi Nation for the Lummi Native Vote Rally & Ballot Party at the Silver Ref Casino Resort! Join us for a family-friendly night of Indian Tacos, fun, and getting out the Lummi vote on key local elections!
When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Where: Silver Reef Casino Resort - 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Puyallup Tribe Labor Day Powwow
Join us at the Puyallup Tribe’s 44th Annual Labor Day Powwow! We’ll be tabling at Chief Leschi Schools for the weekend, September 1 to September 3. Apply to be a Community Trainee and earn a stipend for working with us!
Review the job description here.
Apply here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5082188
Canvass to Elect Claudia Kauffman with Native Vote & NAYA
Native Vote Washington-Claudia Kauffman
Claudia Kauffman Canvasing Event
Join Native Vote Washington and Washington Conservation Voters for an afternoon of knocking doors to get out the vote for Claudia Kauffman (Nez Perce), who is running for State Senate in the 47th Legislative District.
Date: Saturday, October 22nd
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St., Kent, WA
More info:
Training and lunch provided! Please dress for the weather, wear good walking shoes, and bring a fully charged smart phone if possible.
To register for the event and inform us on any dietary restrictions please use this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5018356
We recommend that you download the miniVAN canvassing app from the app store on your smart phone before you show up to canvass. Click here for a quick tutorial on how to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W748CPVRlB
Get Out the Native Vote on Lummi Reservation
Honor Indigenous People's Day this year and join Native Vote Washington for an afternoon of knocking doors to get out the vote for Sharon Shewmake and Joe Timmons, who are running for State Senate and State House in the 42nd Legislative District.
Date: Monday, October 10th
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Meet at Silver Reef Casino 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale WA
To sign up please go to https://www.tfaforms.com/5018581
More info:
Training and gas reimbursement provided! Please dress for the weather, wear good walking shoes, and bring a fully charged smart phone if possible.
We recommend that you download the miniVAN canvassing app from the app store on your smart phone before you show up to canvass. Click here for a quick tutorial on how to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W748CPVRlB