COVID-19 in Indian Country
For Immediate Release March 11, 2020 National Indian Health Board Postpones Tribal Public Health Summit Due to COVID-19 Concerns Due to growing concerns around the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Directors and CEO of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) announce that the 2020 National Tribal Public Health Summit, currently scheduled to […]
NEWS RELEASE: BAY MILLS EMPLOYEES CLEARED OF VIRUS EXPOSURE BAY MILLS — On March 10, Bay Mills Indian Community became aware that two of our employees might have been exposed to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while on out-of-state travel to the Washington, D.C. area. Those employees reported the exposure immediately and took appropriate steps to distance themselves […]
News Release: NCUIH Cancels 2020 Conference, Announces Virtual Annual Meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (March 12, 2020) – On March 12, 2020, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) Board of Directors announces the cancellation of the in-person 2020 Conference: New Opportunities in Urban Indian Health from March 24 – 27, 2020 in Washington, […]
News Release: March 12, 2020 Navajo Gaming Proactively Plans for COVID-19 Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) is proactively planning and taking precautionary measures in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “The health and safety of our guests and team members are our top priorities. We are closely monitoring developments and […]
The Native American Finance Officers Association has continued planning for its 38th Annual Conference, set to take place April 6-7, 2020, at the JW Marriott Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.
NEWS RELEASE: IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO NAMA MEMBERS REGARDING COVID-19 AND OUR MUSIC SUBMISSION PROCESS Across the country, necessary steps are aggressively being taken to protect our entire poplulation from the potential exposure and spread of Coronavirus which is now a global pandemic. The NCAA, NHL, NBA, MLB, WWE, Disneyland and a plethora of other sports and […]
BOZEMAN – The American Indian Council and the Montana State University Department of Native American Studies announced Friday that the 2020 American Indian Council Powwow will be canceled due to concerns about the coronavirusdisease COVID-19. The MSU American Indian Council Powwow is traditionally one of the largest in Montana, attracting thousands of visitors and […]
Chairman Darrel G. Seki, Sr., of the Red Lake Nation declared a COVID-19 state of emergency on March 13, 2020.
News Release: Voluntary Short-Term Closure of Gun Lake Casino for the Health and Safety of Guests and Team Members (Wayland, Mich.) – While there has been no reported cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Gun Lake Casino, in the best interest of the Gun Lake Casino community, and in support of Governor Whitmer’s recent directive, […]
A statement from Independent presidential Candidate Mark Charles, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, on March 14, 2020: “…I encourage everyone to not overlook the danger this virus presents to our more vulnerable populations; especially elders, people who are house-less and those with compromised immune and respiratory systems. And while I encourage you to practice […]
A statement from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Business Committee: “The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians wholeheartedly stand with all of those directly and indirectly affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19), as countries and communities face unprecedented challenges and difficult decisions. San ManuelCasino has been closely following the news of Coronavirus as reported by the Centers […]
NEWS RELEASE: PECHANGA ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RESORT CASINO UNTIL END OF MARCH FOR HEALTH & SAFETY OF GUESTS AND TEAM MEMBERS PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif. – (March 14, 2020) – Tribal Leaders today announced that the Pechanga Resort Casino will be temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure will be effective Monday, […]
The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and in New York City are temporarily closed under a directive issued by the Smithsonian Institution. https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-museums-and-national-zoo-close-march-14
Press briefing March 15, 2020
A question on social media: Why are BIE schools within the boundaries of New Mexico still have to report to school both student and staff? Ridiculous! @NNPrezNez @MartinHeinrich @RepDebHaaland @RepTorresSmall @SenatorTomUdall @repbenraylujan — Jay Lewis (@antslew9) March 15, 2020 A question for @BureauIndianEdu @USIndianAffairs and @ASIndianAffairs #Coronavirus #COVDI19 #CoronavirusIndianCountry https://t.co/M6nNdZXeX6 — indianz.com (@indianz) March 16, […]
Crushing Colonialism, an Indigenous media organization founded by journalist Jen Deerinwater, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, is postponing two events that were to take place in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2020. “The Three Rs: Realize, Recognize, & Reconciliation” and “Decolonized Beatz” will take place at a later date, the organization said. https://www.crushingcolonialism.org/blog/2020/3/9/realize-recognize-amp-reconciliation-3rs
This is the latest update from the IHS, from March 13, 2020: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/announcements/2020-announcements/covid-19-update-as-of-march-13-2020/ A prior update from the IHS was posted on February 24, 2020, and then updated on March 3, 2020: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/announcements/2020-announcements/coronavirus-disease-2019/
Broadcast March 13, 2020
Aliyah Chavez from Indian Country Today is keeping track of closures and updates on Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G7qv_Eqfsxa1pIWuhC1iv-SkyhewxFmiVfRh09rGrGk/edit To suggest additions to this list: Tweet @aliyahjchavez or email achavez@indiancountrytoday.com
Welcome to COVID-19 in Indian Country, your source for coronavirus updates affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. Important Links: Indian Country Today Updates https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G7qv_Eqfsxa1pIWuhC1iv-SkyhewxFmiVfRh09rGrGk/edit National Council of Urban Indian Health Coronavirus https://www.ncuih.org/Coronavirus National Congress of American Indians Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Indian Country http://www.ncai.org/initiatives/partnerships-initiatives/resources-for-indian-country-coronavirus Bureau of Indian Affairs Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak https://www.bia.gov/covid-19 Indian Health […]
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