I met Darrah back in 2004 and was really struck by how "down" she was for her people. She informed me of some of the issues affecting native communities and noted that some of the struggles parallel struggles seen in many black communities. This really struck a chord with me and reminded me of how important it is to believe in and support your own culture. When she mentioned that she was considering running for Chief of her community I wasn't surprised at all and told her to go for it. If she wins, she'll be the first female to do so, so I'm honoured that she let me be a part of history. That said... VOTE PINE!
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