MISSION STATEMENT

The Native American Caucus of the California Democratic Party seeks to raise political and civic consciousness to Native American issues while preserving the cultural heritage of the state’s minority and indigenous populations.  The Caucus strives to accomplish this by

increasing political participation of individuals in all activities of the Democratic Party,

in particular, expanding Native American representation in voter registration, voter education, legislative tracking, outreach to interested Democratic Assembly Districts, County Central Committees, Democratic Clubs, community and civic organizations.

GOALS

  •    Enhance political and public awareness, education, involvement and civic responsibility among Native Americans.
  •    Promote public awareness of the political status of tribal nations through media education.
  •    Promote voter registration and outreach and encourage Native Americans to exercise their rights to vote and to run for public office.
  •    Identify issues of concern to Native Americans and pursue solutions through the democratic process.