The Indian Citizenship Act: A Legacy Still Unfolding

The Indian Citizenship Act: A Legacy Still Unfolding

On this episode of Voices of Sovereignty, the Rock The Native Vote team talks with Emily Eleftherakis, executive director of the Tribal Sovereignty Institute at OCU School of Law, to discuss the lasting impact of the Indian Citizenship Act. More than a century after the Act was signed on June 2, 1924, Native communities continue to navigate the complex history of citizenship, voting rights, and tribal sovereignty. Emily shares historical context, legal insights, and why this landmark legislation still matters today. Join us as we reflect on this important anniversary and explore the ongoing work of protecting and expanding Native civic participation. 🎧 Listen now and be part of the conversation about history, sovereignty, and the power of the Native vote. #VoicesOfSovereignty #IndianCitizenshipAct #NativeVote #TribalSovereignty #RockTheNativeVote

What do Tribal IDs prove?

In this episode, Rock The Native Vote takes a closer look at a critical and often misunderstood issue: what Tribal IDs actually prove and what they do not. Joined by legal expert Emily Eleftherakis (Cherokee), executive director of the Tribal Sovereignty Institute at OCU School of Law, and Comanche Nation Enrollment Director JD Wauqua, we unpack the reality that Tribal IDs do not verify U.S. citizenship, despite widespread assumptions in our communities. We also explore the potential impact of the SAVE Act on voter registration, particularly for Native voters, and discuss the broader challenges Tribal citizens may face when navigating identification requirements.

ICE Raids, Indigenous Resistance & Why Elections Matter

In this episode of Voices of Sovereignty, a podcast from Rock The Native Vote, hosts Rachel Byford, Theron Wahkinney, and Ginny Underwood speak with Dr. Joe Hobot, President and CEO of the American Indian OIC in Minneapolis. Dr. Hobot shares a firsthand account of the ICE crackdown impacting Indigenous and immigrant communities, the rise of community-led, nonviolent resistance, and why caring for one another is an act of sovereignty. He also explains why the upcoming midterm elections matter and how civic engagement remains critical during times of crisis. 🎧 Listen. Learn. Share. 🔗 www.rockthenativevote.org [http://www.rockthenativevote.org] #VoicesOfSovereignty #RockTheNativeVote #IndigenousResistance #ICEraids #NativeVote #ElectionsMatter #ICEOUT #Minneapolis #DemocracyIsIndigenous #AmericanIndianOIC

Sovereignty in the Age of AI

From deepfakes and election manipulation to micro-targeted disinformation and algorithm-driven social media feeds, AI is quietly influencing democracy, culture, and community trust. In this episode, Anneshia Hardy, cultural narrative strategist and Executive Director of Alabama Values, joins Ginny Underwood and the Rock The Native Vote team to unpack how AI reflects the values of its creators, impacts land and environment, spreads confusion, and distorts political reality. The conversation centers on why human context, trusted relationships, and community leadership—especially from Black and Indigenous communities—are essential to protecting self-determination in the age of artificial intelligence.