A woman standing outdoors in a garden with green foliage in the background, smiling at the camera, wearing a black sleeveless shirt with the words 'Merciless Indian Savages - Declaration of Independence,' large red tassel earrings, and a necklace with various charms.

TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY & INDIGENOUS RIGHTS

As a Native woman, Melissa believes Native people know what’s best for Native communities.

  • Address the MMIP crisis with accountability and federal resources

  • Enshrine protections for natural resources and first foods

  • Work with tribal nations and urban native communities in policy conversations

  • Reduce energy consumption to provide for seven generations to come