COVID-19 in Indian Country
The Small Business Administration is doing nothing to help small gaming operators, according to Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada).

New programs have the potential to provide needed resources to tribal enterprises and businesses across sectors, including the hard hit tourism sector.

NAJA launches COVID-19 Member Survey NAJA will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and it is our hope to continue conference planning as usual. Leadership and staff will remain in communication with the NAJA Board of Directors to limit risks and if necessary, postpone the 2020 National Native Media Conference. In response, NAJA will […]

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer commend the Gallup City Council’s vote to temporarily stop alcohol sales at convenience stores.

The Navajo Nation Council partnered with St. Mary’s Food Bank to restart community food distribution on the reservation.

The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 838 for the Navajo Nation as of April 14, 2020.

Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) is telling the Trump administration that non-governmental entities should not receive a share of an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund intended for tribal nations.

The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing 1,124 positive cases within the system.

Tribes and Alaska Native corporations must submit information by 11:59 PM Eastern, April 17, 2020, in order to secure a share of the $8 billion relief fund.

The Department of the Treasury and the Department of the Interior announced plans for distribution of funding appropriated in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

The National Congress of American Indians has canceled its Congressional Town Hall due to scheduling issues.

The Association of American Indian Physicians and the National Indian Health Board are hosing another Ask a Native Physician Town Hall.

The Navajo Police Department confirms two employees have tested positive to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are hosting two COVID-19 town halls as they continue to self-quarantine.

With some Indian Country businesses still locked out of a $349 billion coronavirus relief fund, the Trump administration is finally getting around to consulting tribes about a program that is expected to run out of money before they even have a chance to benefit from it.

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases rise in the state of New Mexico and within surrounding tribal nations, Pueblos continue to actively engage in a host of response efforts.

Governor Max Zuni of the Pueblo of Isleta confirmed a second COVID-19 case within the New Mexico-based tribe.

The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 813 for the Navajo Nation as of April 13, 2020.

The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 1,037 COVID-19 cases within the system.

Alaska Native corporations hold title to millions of acres in Alaska.