Former Assistant Secretary of the Interior Ada Deer (Menominee Nation) Proposes Joanne Shenandoah Sing the US National Anthem at Obama's Inauguration
At a meeting of Native leaders November 3 on Oneida Nation territory in Green Bay, Wisconsin former Assistant Secretary of the Interior Ada Deer (Menominee Nation) proposed that Joanne Shenandoah sing the US National Anthem at the US Capitol prior to President-elect Barack Obama's taking of the oath of office. This idea was seconded by the leaders of the Oneida Nation. To support this growing movement contact the following members of the National Inaugural Committee in Washington, DC:
US Senator Dianne Feinstein: 202-224-3841 or fax: 202-224-3954
US Senator Harry Reid: 202-224-3542 or fax: 202-224-7327
US Rep. Nancy Pelosi: 202-225-4965
Also supporting Joanne is NY Senator Charles Schumer. Contact him at 202-224-6542 or fax: 202-228-3027. NY Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton may also help. Her number is: 202-224-4451 or fax: 202-228-0282.
Ms. Shenandoah will be performing with her band at the official Native American Inaugural Ball on the evening of January 20th.
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The Ndakinna Education Center
23 Middle Grove Road
Greenfield Center, New York 12833
(518) 583-9958
www.ndcenter.org
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