The San Carlos Apache Tribal Council signed a resolution this week endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris days before she and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are scheduled to speak at a metro Phoenix rally.
The 11-member council says “after consideration,” the decision to endorse Harris is a sign of the tribe recognizing the Biden administration’s “extensive and successful record working on issues of utmost importance” to San Carlos and the rest of Indian Country.
They cited the federal government’s focus on co-stewarding public lands and its commitment to ratifying tribal water rights, among other issues.
The resolution also extends “deep thanks” to President Joe Biden for his service from the Oval Office and encourages all members of Arizona’s tribes — regardless of party affiliation — to vote for the Democratic ticket in November.
In a statement, San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler believed Biden “clearly demonstrated that he cares deeply about improving conditions in Indian Country,” adding that Harris and Walz are “committed to building a better future for all Americans,” including Indigenous communities.
On Friday, Harris and Walz will stop to campaign in metro Phoenix on a weeklong introductory tour of battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, which ends in Las Vegas on Saturday.
