"In honor of Citizenship Day, I ask you to hold true to your promise of challenging unjust laws that make us unequal. I am an Ojibwe from Missoula, Montana. I have been a community organizer and civil rights activist for over half of my life. I am here to support the need for an end to health disparities and for responsible and meaningful health care reform.
I want to thank everybody who worked to make this Citizenship Day event possible. I am truly humbled and awed by their dedication, effort, unity and sincerity. We truly stand as one here today.
This proposed legislation, by the Senate Finance Committee, in its current state, will create the very structural inequality you detest—for countless Americans from every walk of life. I appeal to you to remember the children and future generations, who have the right to prosperity, liberty, and equality. I speak hear today for the silent.
I dedicate my speech to a lovely young lady who was buried yesterday, Elmina Gopher Eagleman, and died on September 12, 2009. She died from lack of proper mental health counseling and resources; she took her own life. This is a needless tragedy that health disparities create. Montana Native Americans have the highest suicide rate of any group in the nation. The first people of this nation need effective reform that is inclusive of our new reality; a growing urban experience and diminishing care.
Dear President, be the change you seek; as you have often exalted us to be. Gitchi Manitou—(pity us).
Sincerely,
Melinda Gopher
Missoula, Montana "
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
MELINDA FOR MONTANA - VOTE FOR HISTORIC CHANGE - Melinda Gopher
Who is Melinda Gopher?
Melinda Gopher is the seventh of eight children born to Robert and Dorothy Gopher, of Great Falls, Montana. She grew up in a two room house on Hill 57. Melinda Gopher is a paralegal, and hopes to at some point in the future, continue toward law school and earn a JD in law.
Melinda Gopher is a candidate for Montana’s sole congressional district in the U.S. House. She is seeking this position as someone who hopes to make progressive laws that better people’s lives. Melinda Gopher believes there is too much grid lock in Washington DC, and that people are often overlooked as a result.
Melinda Gopher is the seventh of eight children born to Robert and Dorothy Gopher, of Great Falls, Montana. She grew up in a two room house on Hill 57. Melinda Gopher is a paralegal, and hopes to at some point in the future, continue toward law school and earn a JD in law.
Melinda Gopher is a candidate for Montana’s sole congressional district in the U.S. House. She is seeking this position as someone who hopes to make progressive laws that better people’s lives. Melinda Gopher believes there is too much grid lock in Washington DC, and that people are often overlooked as a result.
Melinda is taking this time to seek this seat in the U.S. House based upon her personal life experiences. Melinda Gopher believes she is uniquely qualified to navigate the bureaucracy in Washington DC; having continually having dealt with the nation’s oldest bureaucracy; the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Melinda loves and is proud of Big Sky Country, she is proud of her country and proud of this nation’s flag. Her ancestors received one of the earliest treaty flags given to Indian nations at this nation’s founding. She believes oral history and written history verifies her Ojibwe ancestors did in fact; contribute to the early nation building. History seems to bear out the Ojibwe as an influential Great Lakes ally to the U.S. As a tribal person, she is well aware of the need, and has the skills to succeed in representing Montanans of every walk of life.
Melinda Gopher's family and tribal origins are rooted in public service dating back to the founding of this nation. Her late father assisted in gaining state constitutional protection of the “cultural integrity of tribal people “ in the state’s educational mandates.
Melinda loves and is proud of Big Sky Country, she is proud of her country and proud of this nation’s flag. Her ancestors received one of the earliest treaty flags given to Indian nations at this nation’s founding. She believes oral history and written history verifies her Ojibwe ancestors did in fact; contribute to the early nation building. History seems to bear out the Ojibwe as an influential Great Lakes ally to the U.S. As a tribal person, she is well aware of the need, and has the skills to succeed in representing Montanans of every walk of life.
Melinda Gopher's family and tribal origins are rooted in public service dating back to the founding of this nation. Her late father assisted in gaining state constitutional protection of the “cultural integrity of tribal people “ in the state’s educational mandates.
Melinda Gopher's father founded Opportunities, Inc. in Great Falls during the War on Poverty era. He founded Loud Thunder, Inc. in 1986 and would spearhead an environmental movement that would lead to the successful banning of new cyanide mines in Montana. Robert Gopher galvanized the effort to preserve Montana’s waters.
Melinda Gopher for U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - Montana
Melinda Gopher for U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - Montana
Gopher for Congress
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Montana Political News
Melinda Gopher for U.S. House of Representatives
Melinda Gopher is Running for Montana Representatives. Melinda Gopher will be sharing her views, concerns and issues soon. Melinda Gopher is Real Change and Not just a Voice for the Indian Nation, though the Montana Tribes need a Voice and Now, but Melinda Gopher is a refreshing voice for all of us. Not just on Health Care or current discussions, Melinda Gopher has a Lot to say and You will be hearing alot from Melinda Gopher.
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