To achieve the YWCA mission for peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, we must stand in allyship alongside Indigenous communities in the fights for sovereignty and the preservation of sacred sites, land, and water. #IndigenousPeoplesDay is an opportunity to learn more about how to take action.

In 2020, 2022, and 2024, mail and DMV voter-registration rejections surged in counties with larger Native populations -even as rejection rates fell nationwide. In counties where Native Americans make up at least 25% of the population, rejections rose an average of 200%.

Indigenous voices belong at the ballot box. This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re shining a light on the barriers that still stand in the way. Learn more below.