When it comes to the House of Representatives, it's so important to have diversity.
And now, representative Christina Haswood has shown off her traditional Navajo Attire after being sworn in, and we can't get enough...
This last week, tensions have continued to increase over the results of the election...
From Ayanna Pressley being elected as the first Black congresswoman from Massachusetts to Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland being elected as the first Native American women in Congress, the 2018 Midterm Elections were historic. pic.twitter.com/LQ0zGzmZIX
— COMMON (@common) November 7, 2018
But with everything up in the air, one thing we can all agree on is things are definitely looking up in a different department.
Congress currently has a record number of Native American women representatives...
3 have been voted as part of the House of Representatives; including, Democrats Deb Haaland, and Laguna Pueblo representing New Mexico. Sharice Davids, a Ho-Chunk representing Kansas, keeping their position since 2018!Record voter turnout and results by our woman voters. Way to go ladies! First ever Muslim women and Native American females in the House of Representatives. #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/xpZF9JeOLZ
— Hussain Ali (@HussainAli_edu) November 7, 2018
As well as these Congresswomen, Republican Yvette Herrell, who is Cherokee, won the vote for New Mexico.
Office selected: ✅
— Yvette Herrell (@Yvette4congress) December 8, 2020
Official picture: ✅
Can’t wait to get to work for New Mexico’s Second District! #NM02 #NMPOL pic.twitter.com/kAfvZp6tW9
This means that New Mexico is the first-ever state to have 2 indigenous women.
There has actually been a record eighteen indigenous women who ran for congressional seats in the last year alone!
A record number of Native American women have been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives: ▪️ Deb Haaland, NM… https://t.co/vgQ06Tbn6M— AJ+ (@AJ+)1604574233.0
And, as well as this amazing news, in Kansas, Stephanie Byers - who is Chickasaw - became the state's first transgender lawmaker!
Let's also celebrate Stephanie Byers, a transgender Native American teacher, who won election to the Kansas state h… https://t.co/SwL6cJPTZF— Kiran Everix ❼ (@Kiran Everix ❼)1604503409.0
Also in Kansas, Christina Haswood - a Navajo Nation member - is the youngest representative at just twenty-six-years of age.
The newest elected member of the Kansas House of Representatives. An incredible honor. Thank you Lawrence and Baldw… https://t.co/k2tiszPjNC— Christina Haswood (@Christina Haswood)1604457572.0
This means that the U.S. House of Representatives will have the highest number of indigenous representatives...
Today my friends Rep. Christina Haswood and Rep. Ponka-We Victors and I were sworn in. I'm looking forward to representing the 84th District and serving in the Kansas House with these two beautiful young ladies. #ksleg pic.twitter.com/FEHiENQlMq
— Gail Finney (@RepFinney) January 12, 2021
And now, Christina Haswood has won even more praise after wearing her traditional Navajo Attire to her swearing-in ceremony.
She shared the ceremony with her followers online...
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And people loved what they saw.
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Haswood is the third Native American woman to ever serve in the Kansas Legislature...
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And, on January 11th, she was officially sworn in.
"Many indigenous peoples wear their traditional attire at special events," Representative Haswood said.
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"The outfit I wore at my swearing-in was made by my mother, myself, and my partner helped here and there. My jewelry was all passed down and borrowed from my family. I wanted to honor their sacrifices and my ancestors all on that day. I also wore it for other indigenous youth to see the representation and show them we belong in these spaces."
Haswood even took TikTok along for the ride, and we're so glad she did!
In the video, which has already had over half a million views, Haswood shared everything that led up to her big moment.
She was then dressed up by her mom and grandmother.
"My grandmother was there making sure we were doing everything right," Haswood said. "She's my shimá sání (maternal grandmother) and she is the one that has taught me many of our Navajo traditions."
You can even watch her say "I Do."
After winning by a large margin on August 4, 2020, Haswood won the election unopposed.
Now, she sponsors some pretty incredible bills, including...
HB2006, Changing the designation of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day.
HB2008, Providing training for law enforcement agencies on missing and murdered indigenous people.
HB2033, Increasing the minimum wage to fifteen dollars per hour over a period of 6 years.
You can watch Haswood being sworn in below...
It is an honor to take this oath today to represent the community I was born and raised in. Thank you District 10 for letting me be your voice. #ksleg pic.twitter.com/u1Xd3hCiAP
— Christina Haswood (@HaswoodForKS) January 12, 2021
How incredible! We can't wait to see what new ideas she brings.
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