103rd Annual Membership Meeting & Special Event
The Association’s 103rd Annual Membership Meeting brought together members, allies, and viewers from across Native Country for a fully virtual gathering centered on “Becoming Allies: Stories That Inspire Action.” The livestream featured powerful teachings and performances from leaders such as Carly Harvey (Eastern Band Tsalagi and Tuscarora descendant), Elder Wassabenokwe “Punkin” Shananaquet (Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians), and Jody Gzhadawsot Mattena (Citizen Potawatomi Nation), alongside reflections on justice, storytelling, and collective responsibility. While the event uplifted these voices, it remained grounded in its core purpose: member governance, including the formal election of new and returning board candidates. The video captures the spirit of the day — the connection, the accountability, and the shared commitment to advancing sovereignty for the next generations.
