The nation’s former Secretary of the Interior made a stop on Friday in Oklahoma City to address Native American tribal leaders. Deb Haaland was the first Native American appointed to a Presidential cabinet and led the way in bringing awareness to the harm Indian boarding schools left on communities.
Oklahoma City leads the way in gathering tribes for the annual Sovereignty Symposium held this week. Organizers said it was only fitting to bring a history-making leader to the podium.
“The deep commitment and compassion of everyone in this room is crucial to sustaining the future of tribal nations,” said Hon. Deb Haaland, Former U.S. Sect. of the Interior…