COVID-19 in Indian Country
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2020 Court postpones hearing on Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit Plaintiffs and defendants jointly asked for delay due to COVID-19 pandemic SANTA FE—The First Judicial District Court has postponed the hearing, set for this Friday, to hold the state in compliance with the court order on the Yazzie/Martinez v. State of New Mexico […]
While the Smithsonian Institution is currently unable to welcome visitors to view the latest exhibitions in its galleries, the National Museum of the American Indian is pleased to share the work of Native photographers through the exhibition website for “Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field.” The exhibition is simultaneously installed at our DC and NY […]
https://www.facebook.com/ili.native/photos/a.601652413308031/814203038719633/?type=1&theater I hope this e-Newsletter finds you well. Indigenous Language Institute (ILI) is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely, and with the most recent official declaration of this status as a “national emergency”, we have postponed two of our major national training workshops that were scheduled for March and April 2020 in Santa Fe, New […]
Association on American Indian Affairs PLEASE JOIN US TO #SHAREHEALING Friday, March 27 at 5:00 pm EST Dear Friends, This is a challenging time, and it may be difficult or impossible to come together in person to celebrate life and pray for our continued health and healing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Association on […]
The Gila River Indian Community confirmed two positive COVID-19 cases on the evening of March 23, 2020. One patient is a Gila River citizen and the other is a citizen of “another federally recognized tribe,” according to a press release. https://www.facebook.com/gilariver/photos/pcb.10158465401711416/10158465401156416/ In a video posted on the evening of March 23, Gov. Stephen Roe […]
https://www.facebook.com/sanmanuelcasino/photos/a.349007282997/10157004885072998/?type=3&theater Statement Regarding San Manuel Casino Temporary Closure March 23, 2020 “To help protect the health and safety of our community, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have decided to extend the closure of San Manuel Casino through April 11. The Tribe will continue to pay all team members, including benefits, during this time. […]
https://www.facebook.com/TheYurokTribe/photos/p.3013834855353627/3013834855353627/?type=1&theater Yurok Tribe Implements Closure on Tribal Lands March 23, 2020 Effective immediately, all Yurok Tribal lands, parks, preserves, beaches and boat launches, including all camping and overnight stays, are closed to NON-residents. By eliminating additional visitors, we are limiting the exposure to our Tribal members and community. This decision has been made due to […]
Some updates from Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer https://www.facebook.com/NezLizer2018/posts/2457300851202110 ### https://www.facebook.com/NezLizer2018/photos/a.1845200979078770/2457314144534114/?type=3&theater ### https://www.facebook.com/NezLizer2018/posts/2457397891192406
Navajo Nation Council Passes Emergency Legislation to Access COVID-19 Medicaid Dollars Urging New Mexico Governor to Launch the Indian Managed Care Entity WINDOW ROCK, Ariz (Navajo Nation) – On Friday, March 20, 2020 the Navajo Nation Council unanimously passed emergency legislation OO69-20, requesting the Governor of New Mexico to activate the Naat’áanii Development Corporation (NDC) […]
A 32-year-old Oglala Lakota man, Vernon Black Eyes, has spent the past week distributing free hand sanitizer and toilet paper to elders and people with underlying health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the coronavirus in Lincoln, Nebraska. Video by Kevin Abourezk: https://youtu.be/9qOzpE4Zq2k
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 23, 2020 Tribe’s emergency plan in line with Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich. —Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order directing all Michigan businesses and operations to suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or […]
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2020 Three new positive COVID-19 cases reported among Navajo people WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area IHS that the number of positive tests […]
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), a former Democratic candidate for president, announced that her husband, John, has contracted coronavirus. “I love him & not being able to be by his side is one of the hardest things about this disease,” Klobuchar said in a post on social media. “So many are going through this & much […]
UPDATE: THE PRESS CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE LIVE-STREAMED IN ORDER FOR THE NAVAJO NATION TO LIMIT PERSON-TO-PERSON CONTACT AMONG STAFF. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2020 Media Advisory: Press conference for COVID-19 coronavirus updates WINDOW ROCK – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer and health care experts will host a press conference […]
STAY HOME, STAY SAFE, SAVE LIVES 03.22.20 Navajo Police are out in the communities cautioning the public and urging them to stay home, stay safe, and save lives! Thank you to everyone for your encouraging words and prayers as we fight to protect our people from COVID-19. We will continue to get the word out […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 ***Public Service Announcement*** Update from NHA regarding COVID-19 Yá’át’ééh. This is a public service announcement from the Navajo Housing Authority regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). There is a continuing and growing concern over the COVID-19 global pandemic outbreak. The health and welfare of our Navajo Housing Authority (NHA) employees and […]
For Immediate Release March 22, 2020 Cortez Masto, Rosen Statement on Ongoing COVID-19 Legislation Negotiations Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) released the following statement following their procedural vote against Senator McConnell’s partisan coronavirus legislation. “The priority for any coronavirus relief legislation must be supporting our hard working […]
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota announced the passing of her older brother, Ron, to the coronavirus on Sunday, March 22, 2020. In a post on social media, she said he was the second COVID-19 death in Tennessee, and was more than just a “statistic.” “I’ll remember a loving, older brother, uncle, father, and husband,” […]
COVID-19 note from Mark Trahant, Editor March 22, 2020 Hello, I wish everyone could see our team in action. Folks are working as hard as possible on the most important story ever. Every reporter, editor and producer is demonstrating so much passion, thoughtfulness and commitment to serving Indian Country. This is what journalism […]
Independent presidential candidate Mark Charles, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, is hosting a live stream to discuss the COVID-19 crisis in the United States. Tune in at 12pm Eastern: Youtube: youtube.com/markcharles2020 Facebook: facebook.com/MarkCharles2020
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