activities · 29
what they do
direct service · 21
- Arts and Crafts Classes Community Art Classes and WorkshopsProvides art, sewing, and craft classes to the community.
- Community Listening Sessions Community Listening SessionsHosts "Community Listening Sessions," such as "Socks & Stew" events, to discuss various topics including the Native American Voting Rights Act, fostering community connection and engagement.
- Community Listening Sessions Community Listening SessionsHosts "Community Listening Sessions," including "Socks & Stew" events, to gather input and facilitate discussions on topics such as the Native American Voting Rights Act.
- Community Listening Sessions Community Listening SessionsHosts "Community Listening Sessions," including "Socks & Stew" events and discussions on the Native American Voting Rights Act, to gather community input.
- Community Service and Mutual Aid Women's Civic Leadership and Volunteer TrainingCarries out community service projects and initiatives that strengthen and support local women and families, and distributes mutual aid to those in need.
- Community Service and Mutual Aid Women's Civic Leadership and Volunteer TrainingCarries out community service projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening and supporting local women and families, and distributes mutual aid.
- Community Service and Support Women's Civic Leadership and Volunteer TrainingCarries out community service projects and initiatives that strengthen and support local women and families, and distributes mutual aid.
- Cultural and Skill-Building ClassesProvides art, sewing, and craft classes to the community, fostering cultural expression and skill development.
- Finding Home-Rural Addressing Project Rural Addressing and Access SystemsOperates the "Finding Home-Rural Addressing Project," which likely focuses on addressing and mapping initiatives in rural areas.
- Finding Home-Rural Addressing Project Rural Addressing and Access SystemsOperates the "Finding Home-Rural Addressing Project" to address specific community needs.
- Firekeepers Training Community Fire Safety EducationConducts "Firekeepers Training," indicating a program focused on traditional knowledge, community safety, or leadership development.
- Firekeepers Training Community Fire Safety EducationConducts "Firekeepers Training," which is a specific program offered by the organization.
- Firekeepers Training Community Fire Safety EducationConducts "Firekeepers Training" for community members.
- Indigenous Democracy EducationProvides free Indigenous Democracy Class presentations and workshops for students in grades 8 to 12, and offers an Indigenous Democracy Class curriculum for this age group. This is part of a broader "Young People Program" that also includes fellowships for high school and college students.
- Indigenous Democracy EducationProvides free Indigenous Democracy Class presentations and workshops for students in grades 8 to 12, and offers an Indigenous Democracy Class curriculum. This is part of a broader "Young People Program" that also includes fellowships for high school and college students.
- Indigenous Democracy EducationProvides free Indigenous Democracy Class presentations and workshops for students in grades 8 to 12, and offers a curriculum for these classes.
- Rural Addressing Project Rural Addressing and Access SystemsOperates the "Finding Home-Rural Addressing Project" to address specific needs within rural communities.
- Voter Registration and EngagementConducts voter registration drives, checks voter status, and engages residents in northeastern Arizona counties, including Navajo, Apache, Coconino, and Gila, through outreach at schools, community centers, homes, and public spaces like flea markets. Also assists with ballot curing and recruits voters to the Active Early Voting List (AEVL).
- Voter Registration and EngagementConducts voter registration drives, assists with voter identification, and engages residents in northeastern Arizona counties, including Navajo, Apache, Coconino, and Gila, through outreach, canvassing, and tabling at public spaces. The organization also works to increase voter turnout and assists with ballot curing.
- Voter Registration and EngagementConducts voter registration drives, assists with ballot curing, and engages residents in northeastern Arizona counties (Navajo, Apache, Coconino, and Gila) through outreach, canvassing, and hiring local Indigenous and rural organizers.
- Youth and Student ProgramsRuns a "Young People Program" that includes Indigenous Democracy Classes and fellowships for high school and college students.
advocacy · 5
- Advocacy for Early Voting Youth & Community Voter RegistrationRecruits voters to the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and advocates for early voting to increase accessibility and participation in elections.
- Advocacy for Early Voting Youth & Community Voter RegistrationRecruits voters to the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and advocates for early voting.
- Federal Policy Education Campaign Community Policy Education & AdvocacyConducts a "Federal Policy Education Campaign" to inform and engage the community on relevant federal policies.
- Federal Policy Education Campaign Community Policy Education & AdvocacyConducts a "Federal Policy Education Campaign" to inform and engage the community on federal policy issues.
- Federal Policy Education Campaign Community Policy Education & AdvocacyConducts a "Federal Policy Education Campaign" to inform the community about relevant federal policies.
research · 2
- Oral Histories ProjectConducts an "Oral Histories Project" to interview and record the experiences of long-time Indigenous organizers and matriarchs.
- Oral Histories Project Oral History & Archival DocumentationConducts an "Oral Histories Project" to interview and record the experiences of long-time Indigenous organizers and matriarchs, preserving valuable community knowledge and history.
capacity building · 1
- Staffing and OrganizingRecruits volunteers and hires local Indigenous and rural organizers to support various programs and outreach efforts, leveraging a field team with extensive experience in political campaigns and Indigenous community organizing.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Community-Led Organizing and Empowerment community_led_organizingARIZONA NATIVE VOTE builds permanent Native voting power by employing Native field organizers from the communities they serve, training community members (especially culture keepers and women) to facilitate civic participation, and uplifting local community knowledge. This approach overcomes geographical and structural barriers, leverages traditional roles, and fosters intergenerational organizing.
- Community-Led Organizing and Empowerment community-led organizingARIZONA NATIVE VOTE builds permanent Native voting power and advances community interests by employing local Native organizers, training community members (especially culture keepers and women), and uplifting local knowledge. This approach overcomes geographical and structural barriers to civic participation and empowers traditional roles, contributing to nation-building.
- Community-based leadership development and matriarchal empowerment community-based_trainingTrains and mobilizes community members—especially culture keepers and women in matriarchal traditions—to lead voter engagement in their networks, reinforcing traditional roles and strengthening grassroots civic participation.
- Community-driven data and culturally integrated civic engagement community-driven_data_and_language_integrationCombines Indigenous languages, local knowledge, and intergenerational community wisdom with data-driven campaign strategies to design culturally appropriate and effective voter outreach and education efforts.
- Culturally Appropriate Voter Education and Engagement culturally_appropriate_voter_educationARIZONA NATIVE VOTE provides culturally appropriate voter registration, electoral and civic education, and election information. This strategy focuses on engaging high-potential voters who have historically been excluded from the electoral process by providing specific information on Native American voting rights and election processes.
- Culturally Appropriate Voter Engagement and Education voter engagementThe organization engages high-potential voters who have been historically excluded by providing culturally appropriate voter registration, civic education, and election information. This includes leveraging local knowledge and Indigenous language, and utilizing multi-channel outreach strategies tailored to tribal communities.
- Indigenous-led community organizing for nation building nation_buildingEmpowers and builds the capacity of Indigenous communities by developing local Native organizers and leaders, fostering self-determination and permanent political power on sovereign lands as an act of nation building.
- Integration of Local Knowledge and Data for Strategic Campaigns community_driven_data_and_language_integrationThe organization combines local knowledge and Indigenous language with data-driven and strategic campaign planning. This approach ensures that campaigns are relevant to the community while being informed by effective strategies, contributing to local empowerment and nation-building.
- Multi-Channel Outreach multi_channel_outreachARIZONA NATIVE VOTE utilizes diverse communication methods, including tribal media and digital organizing, to reach communities effectively. This multi-channel approach ensures broad dissemination of information and engagement.
- Multi-channel, culturally resonant communication strategies multi-channel_outreachUtilizes a blend of digital organizing, tribal media, and offline outreach to ensure broad and accessible civic communication tailored to diverse Native communities.
- Targeted voter engagement and education for historically excluded populations voter_educationFocuses on high-potential, historically disenfranchised Native voters through culturally relevant voter education, registration, and outreach, ensuring access to election information and rights.
- Year-Round Community Engagement and Relationship Building year_round_community_engagementThe organization maintains a continuous presence in tribal and rural communities to develop, connect, and maintain relationships. This year-round engagement is crucial for building sustained tribal and rural political power and addressing the historical underrepresentation of these communities in elections.
- Year-round community engagement in tribal and rural areas community_engagementMaintains sustained, relationship-centered presence in tribal and rural communities to build trust, connect voters with resources, and center community voices in political power-building beyond election cycles.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Community Listening Sessions
Hosts events like "Socks & Stew" to gather community input and educate on voting rights, including the Native American Voting Rights Act.
Federal Policy Education Campaign
Educates voters on federal policies, elected offices, district maps, and tribal sovereignty issues impacting Indigenous communities.
Finding Home - Rural Addressing Project
Addresses barriers to voter registration by supporting rural and tribal residents with reliable residential addressing for ballot access.
Firekeepers Training
Trains community members, especially cultural and matriarchal leaders, to support voter registration and civic engagement in their families and communities.
Oral Histories Project
Interviews and records long-time Indigenous organizers and matriarchs to preserve intergenerational knowledge and strengthen cultural continuity in civic work.
Young People Program (YPP)
Offers Indigenous Democracy Classes for grades 8–12 and provides high school and college fellowships to engage youth in civic education and organizing.