Obama's native American support - 03 Jun 08

In the race to become the Democratic presidential nominee, there are just two primary elections left on Tuesday, Montana and South Dakota.

In both states, large numbers of Native American voters view Barack Obama as potentially the first leader of colour to change the white face of the country's government.

Many American Indians still loathe the government after their ancestors were forced from their land on to reservations.

Al Jazeera's Mike Kirsch reports from the Fort Peck Indian reservation in northeastern Montana.

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[Fergielee44]

It breaks my heart to see the poverty of the natives. I am Christian yes, but the Europeans did not need to bring Christianity into America, the natives had so much peace for them selves. Now I see the Natives trying to make money by gambling, I dont blame them at all. Europeans brought sin, disease, rats, ants, and drunk gamblers...how is the Christianity going to help people that are already at peace??

[lonewolf13scott]

I am Native American and I seen Obama for the liar he is. It was wrong to name him and to trust him. He has no honor in his heart and hates all americans. He loathes Native Americans for not supporting Civil Rights in the 60's. They did want to be whites like the blacks did. This man lies more then any other president. He should be called the great HALF black HALF white father for that is what he truly is. I hope our people wise up soon.

[3treU]

Obama is the faker; he is races he never cares about people he just likes to care to destroy what is good inside from United States.

[1aripa]

I'm native I'm from Idaho and u races mother fucker's u better shut the fuck up:-)

[Jtomo1987]

@SatannicaHelvete what you mean that thing still happens??? i thought that was last done by the nazi;s!

[12TabulaRasa12]

awesome video!

[SatannicaHelvete]

Thankfully there are so many of you natives who see him for what he truly is ! (not native myself) ,however, my husbands female family were sterilized upon obama being in office >.> i am from across sea's and cannot believe such a thing actually still happens ! Natives you need to get your message to the unknowing world! as far as we hear the government do you go they never tell the truth

[AutomatikZ187]

fuck Obama he aint did shit 4 our people this is all a big lie

[Marijuanazindian1]

Hey that's my auntie!

[caitlinisreggaegirl]

Listen, the truth is, Native Americans were robbed culturally and in many ways, by the way, many tribes owned black slaves, look it up. But now they are doing bad because they are depending on the government to help them. Whatever happened in the past, they need to help themselves now, leave the reservations, go out into the world, and get jobs where there are jobs, like all other groups. Rotting away on a reservation waiting for gvt. help is a huge mistake. Help yourselves!!!! You can do it!!!!

[ShyLeonheart]

Did he ever appoint that advisor, or what?