COVID-19 in Indian Country
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Florida) has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first member of Congress to do so. In a post on social media, he said he placed himself in self-quarantine last Friday and has been working from an apartment in Washington, D.C. His district in Florida includes Miccosukee and Seminole homelands. I'm feeling […]
Navajo Nation President Jonatha Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer held a Press Conference to provide updates addressing COVID-19 cases that were confirmed for two members on the Navajo Nation. Navajo Nation Chief Justice JoAnn Jayne, Dr. Jill Jim, Navajo Department of Health Director, Roselyn Tso, Navajo Area Indian Health Service Director, Dr. Loretta Christensen, […]
SHERWOOD VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS Sherwood Valley Casino Will Temporarily Suspend Operations to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 WILLITS, CA – Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians announced today that in an abundance of precaution they have made the difficult decision to suspend all operations through the end […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2020 Hoyer Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act WASHINGTON, DC – Following passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in the United States Senate, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) signed the enrolled bill to send to the President for his signature. “The House took swift action to […]
03.18.20 Chair Grijalva Pushes for Clarity on Federal Coronavirus Response in Indian Country – Asks for Documentation of Testing Equipment at Tribal Centers Washington, D.C. – Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today sent a letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, principal deputy director for Indian Health Services (IHS), citing a number of concerns about the […]
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates March 18, 2020 Release Number CB20-RTQ.08 MARCH 18, 2020 — Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 The National Congress of American Indians Calls for More Attention to COVID-19 Impacts in Indian Country WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, tribal nations – comprised of some of the most vulnerable communities in the United States – have been left out of the […]
Let’s Talk Native… with John Kane March 17, 2020: Coronavirus actions on Seneca Nation with guest Ross John!
Note: Northstar Wireless is a subsidiary of Doyon Ltd., an Alaska Native regional corporation. Northstar Wireless to Work with Verizon Wireless to Strengthen Wireless Capability During Unprecedented COVID-19 Crisis Northstar’s entire portfolio of paired AWS-3 spectrum – covering 120 million people nationwide – made available to Verizon Wireless at no cost for two months March […]
At Big Fire Law & Policy Group we understand and recognize that this pandemic of COVID-19 is affecting Indian Country in a very dramatic way and we would like to assure you that we will continue to be here to serve you in every legal capacity you need. We are dedicated to advancing interests of […]
Dear Relatives, We are in a unique and unexpected moment. As the pandemic known as COVID-19 spreads across Mother Earth, many of our Indigenous nations and communities are being faced with some tough challenges. As the staff of the Indigenous Environmental Network, we wish to encourage our network members, native nations and communities to stand […]
A message from Tony Walters (Cherokee), the Executive Director of the National American Indian Housing Council: A Message from the Executive Director I know many of you are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of your communities as the entire country deals with the coronavirus pandemic. I wanted to update all of you on some […]
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Abram Benedict and Executive Director Heather Phillips provide an update to Akwesasne on the recently declared state of emergency, the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) and more. ### UPDATE ON UNITED STATES/CANADA BORDER CROSSING (March 18, 2020 at 12:05 p.m.) On Wednesday March 18, 2020 the Prime Minister of […]
“Now is the time for us to come together as people’: A message from Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Chairman Joseph Rupnick. Transcript of Message to the Nation: https://www.pbpindiantribe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Message-to-the-Nation.3.18.20_FINAL.pdf ### Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Declares State of Emergency 3.18.20 By: Michelle Simon The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has declared a State of Emergency effective March 16, […]
March 17, 2020 Agua Caliente Tribe declares State of Emergency Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians closes all non-essential enterprises AGUA CALIENTE INDIAN RESERVATION – During the regularly scheduled Tribal Council Meeting of Tuesday March 17, 2020, Tribal leaders declared a Reservation-wide State of Emergency consistent with similar declarations by the state of California and […]
The coronavirus continues to wreak social and economic havoc in Indian County, with more and more tribes curtailing their operations as the first cases are confirmed in their communities. Indian Country plunges into uncertainty as coronavirus reaches their communities
On March 18, 2020, NAFOA, the National Congress of American Indians), and the National Indian Health Board convened a Tribal Leader Town Hall on the COVID-19 pandemic to engage on updates and policy implications. The town hall webinar discussed responses from the White House, public health agencies, and how our organizations are responding to the […]
News Release March 18, 2020 Ponca Tribe of Nebraska declares State of Emergency and announces travel ban Lincoln, Nebraska – The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has declared a State of Emergency, in response to diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in the Ponca Tribe service delivery area counties in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. The announcement comes […]
March 17, 2020 M-20-16 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: Russell T. Vought, Acting Director SUBJECT: Federal Agency Operational Alignment to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus COVID-l9 PDF: M-20-16
A March 18, 2020, message from Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino: Dear Guests of Mystic Lake and Little Six, We are currently going through an unprecedented period in our country and across the world, and we have been working diligently to remain ahead of this quickly evolving situation. Our first priority is how […]
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