NATIVE WOMEN LEADERSHIP HONORED AT DURING NCAI MID-YEAR 2019 Sharice Davids and Cheryl Andrews-Maltais recognized as Women of the Year
National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., joins the honoring of Cheryl Anderews- Maltais, who along with Congresswoman Sharice Davids was honored at the 24th annual National Indian Women’s Supporting Each other luncheon in Washington, D.C.
February 12, 2019 – Las Vegas, NV – Senator Elizabeth Warren, made a surprise appearance and was honored by the National Indian Women’s Supporting Each Other luncheon in Washington, D.C., which is held in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians Winter Executive Session. According to news sources, Tribal leaders and other Native American attendees gave Warren a standing ovation as she was introduced at the event. She spent time praising Native American women though she did also call on Congress to address more issues like housing, health care and addiction among Native Americans as well as “the alarming number of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.” Also honored at the luncheon Congresswoman Sharice Davids, (D-KS) and Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, Chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) were named Woman of the Year by National Indian Women. The National Indian Gaming Association has been long been a sponsor of this prestigous Luncheon, which recognizes the importance and strength of Women leaders throughout Indian country.
In the photos; (Photos Courtesy of Indian Country Today Media Network)
Congresswoman Sharice Davids, (D-KS) is joined by Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan at the 24th Annual National Indian Women’s Supporting Each other Luncheon in Washington, D.C. Davids was on of the receipts of the Women of the Year by the National Indian women and honored at the annual luncheon.
National Indian Gaming Association Chairman joins Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cheryl Andrews-Maltais , Chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) who was also named Woman of the Year by National Indian Women and National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel.
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