Better Late Than Never - Congratulations to Jodi Archambault Gillette

A belated congratulations goes out to Standing Rock Sioux member Jodi Archambault Gillette for being appointed to a key Obama post. Here's an excerpt from a Feb 9th article on Indian Country Today:

...Jodi Archambault Gillette has been named as one of three deputy associate directors of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. It is a historic appointment, as no other American Indian is believed to have ever held the position.

Gillette’s role will focus on overseeing Indian and tribal affairs in the office, which is dedicated to facilitating the exchange of information between governmental entities. In recent years, the office has largely served as a conduit between the White House and state and local governments.

Theresa Sheldon, a member of the Tulalip Tribes and a coordinator with the Native Vote Washington advocacy group, called Gillette’s appointment “historic and game changing.”

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Before joining the Obama campaign, Gillette was the director of the Native American Training Institute, a tribally operated non-profit organization. She has also long been a respected traditional Lakota dancer.

Good going President Obama, you have made an excellent choice here!