What an inspiring image! Representatives Christina Haswood and Ponka We-Victors work traditional native Regalia to be sworn into office in the Kansas House of Representatives. Bravo!
“It was important for everyone to see that we Indigenous peoples are still here, and in rooms such as the Kansas House Chamber, any attempt to dehumanize or attack Native peoples, did not work and will continue to fail,” Haswood says. “Also, I wanted to show all the other Indigenous folks that we belong here, and you too can become a lawmaker for your state. Because when I was growing up, I never saw Natives in political positions outside of tribal politics.”
Rep. Christina Haswood (L) is Diné and Rep. Ponka-We Victors is from the Ponca and Tohono O'odham peoples.
