I strongly condemn the abhorrent post by Ann Coulter on social media. Ms. Coulter’s words were cruel, violent, and explicitly aimed at dehumanizing Native people.
Ms. Coulter’s comment perpetuates a legacy of violence that Indigenous peoples have faced since colonization began, including genocide, forced removal, assimilation policies, stolen land, stolen children, and suppression of our languages and cultures.
Further, comments like hers desecrate the memory of those who were murdered, displaced, and stripped of their cultures through federal policies aimed at annihilating Native identity. We are sovereign nations with vibrant cultures and living traditions.
Generations of Native leaders have dedicated their lives to healing, rebuilding, and protecting the rights and lives of Native peoples across this country. The Navajo Nation is committed to building a future where Native people are respected, protected, and heard.
We call on leaders across the political spectrum, media platforms, and fellow citizens to denounce Ms. Coulter’s words, stand up for Native peoples, and respect tribal sovereignty.