Get Out The Native Vote is a non-partisan effort in Alaska to mobilize Alaska Native and American Indian voters
VISION
Alaska Native Peoples are leaders in civic engagement and are powerful advocates for our communities.
MISSION
Through inspired leadership, voter education, and advocacy, Alaska Native Peoples lead the decisions that shape our world.
HISTORY
Get Out The Native Vote (GOTNV) became a Cook Inlet Tribal Council affiliate in 2020. Previously, it was under the ANCSA Regional Association umbrella. GOTNV was founded with the belief that the right to vote is a fundamental component of a healthy democracy. GOTNV’s roots are in working to ensure every eligible Alaskan is registered to vote, and in removing barriers that prevent registered voters from casting their ballots. GOTNV endeavors that every Alaskan, regardless of background, engage in the civic process at the local and state level. Through nonpartisan outreach and education, has worked to remind low-propensity voters about upcoming elections and promote absentee voting.
RESOURCES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Ivan Encelewski, Board Chair, CITC
- Barbara Donatelli, Retired Senior VP, CIRI
- Don (Ahkuksoak Kious) Gray, Director of UIC Oil & Gas and Marine Services, Ukpeagvik Iñupiaq Corporation
- Sharon Hildebrand, Village Outreach Liaison, Doyon Ltd.
- La quen náay Kat Saas Liz Medicine-Crow, President/CEO, First Alaskans Institute
- Gloria O’Neill, President/CEO, CITC
- Kyle Ḵaayák’w Worl, Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska as the Wellness Coordinator
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Michelle (Macuar) Sparck
gotnv@citci.org
(907) 793-3600
“Too often, local, state and federal governments make decisions that affect every citizen, often without Native people at the table. It’s important that we exercise our rights, make our voices heard, and continue the fight for equality that so many Alaska Native leaders have pushed forward. We can do this by promoting civic engagement and Alaska Native leadership at all levels of government.”
– Gloria O’Neill
President/CEO, CITC
GOTNV was featured at AFN in October 2020. Check out the video here:
