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About Research at California Native Vote Project

CNVP believes in the importance of data and research, and has partnerships with research-focused organizations across the state to help inform its movement building work. Learn more about CNVP’s research, partnerships, including resources and reports below.
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We the Resilient

Stories and Data from American Indians/Alaska Natives in California​

Our groundbreaking digital and print publication that uplifts the stories, strength, and sovereignty of Native peoples across California.

Issue areas covered in the report include:

  • Economic Opportunity
  • Education
  • Health
  • Healthy Built Environment
  • Housing
  • Crime & Justice
  • Democracy

Members of the press can request more information about the We the Resilient Second Edition here.

What We The Resilient Examines​

Outcomes were analyzed across eight societal domains, assessing performance of American Indians & Alaska Natives compared to the “best” performing racial/ethnic group for the following issue areas: Economic Opportunity, Education, Health, Healthy Built Environment, Housing, Crime & Justice, Democracy

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Fighting Erasure

Despite California being home to the largest population of AI/ANs in the United States, reports often do not provide adequate data for AI/ANs. When AIANs are not accurately represented in data, we are institutionally erased.

Contributing Perspectives

While gaps in information remain, We the Resilient provides a discussion point for many socioeconomic factors that impact the health and wellness of AI/ANs in California.

More Than Just Data

Quantitative data is only one aspect of understanding AI/ANs in California; another critical piece is understanding AI/AN communities themselves, how we define power, and what is most important for us to build strong futures. This report carefully weaves together quantitative and qualitative data to create a more robust snapshot of AI/ANs in California.

Other California Native Vote Project Reports and Publications

Beyond our core We the Resilient report, we also publish additional reports and data resources. These publications are designed to inform policymakers, community leaders, and the public about the lived experiences, challenges, and strengths of Native communities. Explore our current and historical reports below. 

Native Power-Building Landscape in California

A statewide assessment of Native-led organizations working to build power in American Indian/Alaska Native communities. The inspiration for this report draws from two earlier efforts to understand and strengthen community
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We The Resilient Regional Analysis – Inland Empire

We the Resilient Regional Analysis of Education, Housing, and Democracy in California’s Inland Empire. This regional analysis report is meant to serve as an extension of our WTR report series,
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The Rez Votes: U.S. Presidential Election Voting History on California Tribal Lands

The first report to utilize Political Data Intelligence’s (PDI) recently identified registered voters who live on California Designated Tribal Lands (reservations, rancherias, etc.). Overview of the data and a deep
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