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Jonathan Nez

The Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is set to speak Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention.

Arizona Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai, whose district includes the Navajo community, says she is very happy that Nez will be speaking.

“I would like to hear him talk about the treaty obligations of the United States and keeping with the treaty obligations and honoring the sovereignty of tribal nations this time,” Peshlakai said.

Peshlakai also says there is a lot the country needs to learn about indigenous America and its history, and now is the time to put an end to stereotypes.

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