Haaland, a former U.S. Representative from New Mexico, is the first Native American to serve in as a cabinet secretary. She has long fought for environmental justice.
She spoke at the convention following a video comparing Harris ' and Donald Trump 's record and promises on climate change, and was greeted with prolonged cheers and chants.
"Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will fight for a future where we all have clean air, clean water and healthy communities," she said.
What role does she play? She is the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. The Department of the Interior oversees federal lands, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service.
Key quotes: "An American president must lead the world in tackling climate change, we need a president who understands that assignment," Haaland said. "Let me go back to the lesson I learned in the desert southwest: we all have a role in protecting our Earth for future generations, so let's all be fierce and let's make Kamala Harris the next President of the United States."
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.
How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website , from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.
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