Native American Considerations and the Electoral Process Project
The University of Montana Rural Institute:
American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center
The Native American Considerations and the Electoral Process Project is funded by DHHS Administration for Families and Children.
Our project is premised on the argument that historical and cultural barriers prevent full participation in the electoral process for Native Americans with disabilities. If P&As have access to training and technical assistance that improve awareness and understanding of these historical and cultural barriers, they will be better prepared to promote full participation in the electoral process for Native Americans with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places.
Technical Assistance Request Form
Use this form to request technical assistance regarding historical and cultural barriers to voting among Native Americans with disabilities, outreach activities to Native Americans, and culturally-sensitive communications with and on behalf of Native American with disabilities.
Cultural Activities – Summer Pow Wows
Every year, Indian Country Today publishes a comprehensive guide with dates and locations of all pow wows scheduled for the next year. This guide also provides information on several of the popular dances held at pow wows, and etiquette guidelines for those new to the pow wow scene. You can order your own copy at http://indiancountrystore.com/mags.html. You can also email or call us here at AIDTAC to find out general information about pow wows and get a list of dates and locations for ones in your area.
Attending and participating in the pow wow includes many things such as: A chance to meet people and learn about the culture, learning about who the community leaders and elders are, and is also a great opportunity to set up an information booth about your organization.
Dear P & A Colleague,
The Native American Considerations in the Electoral Process (NACEP) project is premised on the argument that historical and cultural barriers prevent full participation in the electoral process for Native Americans with disabilities. The American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center (AIDTAC) is funded under a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services and is tasked with increasing P&A representatives' awareness and understanding of these historical and cultural barriers that Native American voters with disabilities face. In an effort to improve the capacity of P&A representatives to promote full participation in the electoral process for Native Americans with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places, we ask you to complete this survey. Your views and opinions are important to us and will guide us as we plan and develop technical assistance on American Indian and Alaska Native culture, customs, and related issues. This survey is confidential. Please take a moment to complete the survey and remember to hit DONE when you are finished. If you have technical difficulties or require assistance, please contact Carol Henderson-Dahms at (928) 649-9395 or email chendersondahms@q.com. Thank you!
Sincerely, The Native American Considerations and the Electoral Process Project (NACEP)
University of Montana/Rural Institute on Disabilities
Click Here to take survey
Questions
Email AIDTAC Director Julie Clay for general information on NACEPP services.
