Indigenous Affairs
Indigenous candidates hope to boost representation in WA state
Tribal leaders say Native voices in politics is important in a state that exists within the historical territories of 29 federally recognized nations.
Richard Arlin Walker
Richard Arlin Walker, Mexican/Yaqui, is an ICT correspondent reporting from Western Washington. He writes for Underscore News, Hamiinat magazine, and other publications. 
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Indigenous Affairs
Indigenous candidates hope to boost representation in WA state
Tribal leaders say Native voices in politics is important in a state that exists within the historical territories of 29 federally recognized nations.
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