{"id":3190,"date":"2021-03-26T03:05:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T07:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=3190"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:47:31","slug":"guest-blog-debra-haaland-makes-womens-history-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/guest-blog-debra-haaland-makes-womens-history-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Blog: Debra Haaland Makes Women\u2019s History Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"In honor of Women\u2019s History Month, The Diversity Movement is celebrating the vast accomplishments of influential women throughout the years and a few of the amazing women who are making history right now. One of those honorees is the country\u2019s new Secretary of the Interior, Debra Haaland. Last week, Debra Haaland -- a Native American woman with a powerful history of professional advocacy and allyship -- was officially sworn in as Secretary of the Interior, thereby becoming the first Native American woman to lead the Cabinet agency. Haaland\u2019s confirmation is a powerful and historic moment as the Interior Department is responsible for the relations between the U.S. Government and Native American tribes.\u00a0 Regarding the role, Haaland has said, \u201cthis historic nature of my confirmation is not lost on me, but I will say it\\'s not about me. Rather, I hope this nomination would be an inspiration for Americans moving forward together as one nation and creating opportunities for all of us.\u201d For many, Haaland\u2019s appointment to this position represents an important step forward in clearing a path for more women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) leaders to run for and achieve public office so that they might lend their voices in making decisions that impact the populations they represent. Haaland\u2019s background and experiences bring increased representation to Indigenous communities in America and help to further awareness of the inequities and injustices impacting tribal nations, including climate crisis, sustainability, conservation, restorative justice, and racial inequity.\u00a0 Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe and also has Pueblo of Jemez heritage. She is a 35th generation New Mexican. Haaland learned her J.D. in Indian Law from the University of New Mexico and became the first chairperson elected to the Laguna Development Corporation, where she pushed for environmentally friendly business practices and policies. Prior to becoming Congressperson in 2018, Haaland also served as the chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.\u00a0 Equitable representation in leadership is important, especially in the federal government because, throughout the past centuries, Indigenous people and women have often been excluded from political decisions and policies that affect their lives. Haaland\u2019s appointment may serve to correct or amend the Interior Department\u2019s blemished history of oppression and neglect within Indigenous communities. Having her in this role brings a necessary perspective on the Indigenous American experience to all decision making. Her work and her presence increases attention to the issues affecting tribal communities and could help to advance the nation toward greater equity and greater protection of Indigenous rights.\u00a0 Haaland\u2019s confirmation serves as a groundbreaking inspiration to Indigenous people, women, and BIPOC communities in particular. For many, seeing a woman from an underrepresented and marginalized community in such a powerful position of leadership not only provides hope for monumental changes but also demonstrates the possibilities for other women and marginalized groups. As we come to the end of Women\u2019s History Month, we honor Debra Haaland, her past, and her future, which inspire us to seek diverse representation and a greater understanding of the Indigenous experience.\u00a0 To learn how you can create an authentic and impactful celebration of women\u2019s contributions within your workplace, download our Women\u2019s History Month Programming Guide.\u00a0 Noreen Quadir is a content writer, with a background in social activism and a passion in\u00a0 advocating for diversity, inclusion, and equity. She writes for online blogs and publications,\u00a0 social media, and websites.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n    <br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In honor of Women\u2019s History Month, The Diversity Movement is celebrating the vast accomplishments of influential women throughout the years and a few of the amazing women who are making history right now. One of those honorees is the country\u2019s new Secretary of the Interior, Debra Haaland.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last week, Debra Haaland &#8212; a Native American woman with a powerful history of professional advocacy and allyship &#8212; was officially sworn in as Secretary of the Interior, thereby becoming the first Native American woman to lead the Cabinet agency. Haaland\u2019s confirmation is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2021\/03\/15\/977558590\/deb-haaland-confirmed-as-first-native-american-interior-secretary?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_term=nprnews&amp;utm_campaign=npr&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;fbclid=IwAR2FXwUF9bVwv78rk_2SVCqCcWDyqoBULyuK9GRshHgZMQdhJz868tL006s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a powerful and historic moment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the Interior Department is responsible for the relations between the U.S. Government and Native American tribes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the role, Haaland has said, \u201cthis historic nature of my confirmation is not lost on me, but I will say it&#8217;s not about me. Rather, I hope this nomination would be an inspiration for Americans moving forward together as one nation and creating opportunities for all of us.\u201d For many, Haaland\u2019s appointment to this position represents an important step forward in clearing a path for more women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) leaders to run for and achieve public office so that they might lend their voices in making decisions that impact the populations they represent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8876 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. Click here to learn more.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/341;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haaland\u2019s background and experiences bring increased representation to Indigenous communities in America and help to further awareness of the inequities and injustices impacting tribal nations, including climate crisis, sustainability, conservation, restorative justice, and racial inequity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haaland is a member of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nativenewsonline.net\/currents\/deb-haaland-takes-oath-of-office-to-become-54th-interior-secretary-in-small-ceremony-with-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pueblo of Laguna tribe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and also has <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jemezpueblo.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pueblo of Jemez<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> heritage. She is a 35th generation New Mexican. Haaland learned her J.D. in Indian Law from the University of New Mexico and became the first chairperson elected to the Laguna Development Corporation, where she pushed for environmentally friendly business practices and policies. Prior to becoming Congressperson in 2018, Haaland also served as the chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tableau.com\/foundation\/data-equity\/political-power\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equitable representation in leadership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is important, especially in the federal government because, throughout the past centuries, Indigenous people and women have often been excluded from political decisions and policies that affect their lives. Haaland\u2019s appointment may serve to correct or amend the Interior Department\u2019s blemished history of oppression and neglect within Indigenous communities. Having her in this role brings a necessary perspective on the Indigenous American experience to all decision making. Her work and her presence increases attention to the issues affecting tribal communities and could help to advance the nation toward greater equity and greater protection of Indigenous rights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haaland\u2019s confirmation serves as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/white-house\/2021\/03\/what-deb-haalands-historic-confirmation-means-to-native-americans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a groundbreaking inspiration to Indigenous people, women, and BIPOC communities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in particular. For many, seeing a woman from an underrepresented and marginalized community in such a powerful position of leadership not only provides hope for monumental changes but also demonstrates the possibilities for other women and marginalized groups. As we come to the end of Women\u2019s History Month, we honor Debra Haaland, her past, and her future, which inspire us to seek diverse representation and a greater understanding of the Indigenous experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn how you can create an authentic and impactful celebration of women\u2019s contributions within your workplace, download our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/womens-history-month-programming-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women\u2019s History Month Programming Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8041 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-A-1024x85.png\" alt=\"Display ad for TDM Library. 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