Spread the Word Toolkit
Overview
In 2020, we broke records with voter turnout in Indian Country.
In 2022 we need to use our power, our vote, again.
Who is this toolkit for?
This toolkit is for Native community leaders and Indigenous-led organizations to encourage, support, and amplify Indigenous peoples’ voices at the ballot box. Help us spread the word about the importance of building power by voting.
How to use this toolkit?
Use the sample messaging below—and please, customize it to your own voice and tone—to share messages through your organization’s, tribe’s, or your own social channels.
When to use this toolkit?
This toolkit should be used to highlight the importance of making sure that all Native people are ready to vote between NOW and November 8th.
Social Media Graphics
Use these graphics to post on social media with the content below!
Anything is Possible When You Vote
Instagram or Facebook Story
Facebook or Twitter
Don’t Count Us Out
Instagram or Facebook Story
Facebook or Twitter
Water Protectors: Your Vote is Needed
Instagram or Facebook Story
Facebook or Twitter
Make a plan to vote where you live. VOTE by 11/8.
Instagram or Facebook Story
Facebook or Twitter
Hashtags & Social Post Copy
Use these hashtags in your social posts encouraging your community to register to vote!
#NativesVote
#NativeExcellence
#YouAreOnNativeLand
Social Media Posts | General
Use these posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to encourage all our Native relatives to get registered to vote, and bring our voices to the ballot box this November. Copy and paste the content below.
Our vote is our power—make a plan to vote where you live TODAY. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #YouAreOnNativeLand
Anything is possible when we vote. We broke records in 2020 and we need to do it again. Vote like our lives depend on it. November 8. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #YouAreOnNativeLand
Voting is our civil right. Let’s bring our voices to the ballot box by November 8. Make a plan where you live. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #NativeExcellence #YouAreOnNativeLand
Because of racism and colonialism, all Native Americans weren’t guaranteed the right to vote until 1962. Our vote is our civil right. It is our power. Vote by November 8. www.NativesVote.com #NativeExcellence #NativesVote #YouAreOnNativeLand
Social Media Posts | Issue Specific
Use these posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to remind our communities why their voices, and their vote are so important.
Healthcare is on the ballot. Vote like your life depends on it. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #NativeExcellence #YouAreOnNativeLand
Vote like a mother. Our vote is our power and your vote is needed by November 8th. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #YouAreOnNativeLand
We must protect what is left, before it’s too late. Did you know you can vote before November 8th? Make a plan and VOTE where you live TODAY. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #NativeExcellence #YouAreOnNativeLand
Elected officials control billions in government budgets. Your vote gives you power over how dollars are spent. Vote by November 8. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #NativeExcellence #YourAreOnNativeLand
Tribes receive billions in federal dollars to fund treaty and government promises. When you vote, you’re telling elected officials that you’re paying attention to where those dollars go. Build power for Indian Country by voting. www.NativesVote.com NativesVote #NativeExcellence #YourAreOnNativeLand
You can’t afford to sit out this election. Vote today. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Social Media Posts | Register to Vote
In many states, voter registration is still open—use these posts to encourage all our Native relatives to get registered. There may still be time!
Voter registration deadlines can be found here.
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote TODAY and vote in the election on November 8. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. Get registered TODAY www.NativesVote.com. #NativesVote #NativeExcellence