Crow Nation

CROW AGENCY, Mont. — Democrat Barack Obama got a brand-new name as he courted American Indians in the West.

The presidential candidate was adopted as an honorary member of the Crow nation and given the name Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish that translates as "One who helps people throughout the land."

"What an enormous honor this is," said Obama, occasionally stumbling to pronounce the complex names. "I'm still working on it," he said. "I was just adopted into the tribe, so I'm still working on it."

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Crow Agency, Montana, May 29, 2008


Myrtle Strong Enemy, 101, waits for US Democratic presidential candidate and US Senator Barack Obama, (D-IL), to speak in Crow Agency, Montana May 19, 2008. Strong Enemy is the oldest woman in the Crow Nation.












Barney Old Coyote, a Crow tribe World War II veteran, waits for US Democratic presidential candidate and US Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) during a campaign rally in Crow Agency, Montana, May 19, 2008. Old Coyote, a B-17 gunner during the war was to give the invocation at the event.






US Democratic presidential candidate and US Senator Barack Obama, (D-IL), arrives with Hartford and Mary Blackeagle, his new Crow "parents" who adopted him as a member of the Crow nation.






US Democratic presidential candidate and US Senator Barack Obama, (D-IL), arrives with Hartford and Mary Blackeagle, his new Crow "parents" who adopted him as a member of the Crow nation,











Crow tribe legislators wait for US Democratic presidential candidate and US Senator Barack Obama.









Painting by Indian Chris

Obama Endorsed by Crow Nation and Fort Peck Tribes


By Caitlin Harvey - May 13th, 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT

HELENA, MT – The Obama campaign announced today the endorsements of the Crow Nation and the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Ft. Peck Reservation. Tribal leaders cited Sen. Obama’s commitment to Indian Country and to the issues facing its residents.

Sen. Obama’s leadership qualities and commitment to issues of importance to Indian country distinguish him from his opponents” said Chairman A.T. Stafne of the Ft. Peck Tribes“ Our twelve voting members in the Tribal Council passed this endorsement resolution unanimously. I was personally impressed with his commitment to a true government-to-government relationship and his promise to appoint a Native American policy advisor in his White House. ”

“Senator Obama understands the challenges facing Native Americans in Montana,” said Crow Nation Chairman Carl Venne. “His record as a US Senator shows that he cares about Indian communities. He respects Indian sovereignty and is a strong advocate for Indian healthcare and education.

To find out more about Senator Obama’s positions on Native American issues, go to http://tribes.barackobama.com .