Deb Haaland, a U.S. politician and current Secretary of the Interior, posted several updates on her campaign and advocacy efforts in early October 2025.
On October 1, Haaland called for public support to help her qualify for the ballot in the upcoming 2026 election. She wrote, "If you have 30 seconds (yes, only 30 seconds!), it would mean the world if you could help me qualify for the ballot in 2026. I’m running to deliver stronger education for our kids, to grow our economy and make life more affordable, and to deliver real, long-term solutions that".
The following day, on October 2, Haaland highlighted her participation in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by posting, "I wear orange for the Indigenous children and their descendants who endure generational trauma that boarding schools and assimilation inflicted. We honor National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in commitment to forging paths to healing. As we look forward, I will always work". This message referenced ongoing national conversations about reconciliation with Indigenous communities due to historical injustices such as forced assimilation through government-run boarding schools.
Later on October 2, Haaland announced that her campaign had secured enough nomination signatures to qualify for the ballot within less than a day. She stated, "We made history together! Because of supporters from across the state, my campaign secured enough nomination signatures to qualify in less than 24 hours. This momentum builds on my visits to every county in the state, and my vision to lower costs, improve education, make".
Deb Haaland is recognized as one of the first Native American women to serve as a cabinet secretary in U.S. history. Her tenure has included advocacy on behalf of Indigenous communities and efforts focused on social equity issues. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed annually in recognition of survivors of residential schools and their families; it aims to promote awareness about past abuses faced by Indigenous peoples in North America.
