COVID-19 in Indian Country
In support of local and Tribal communities, the Bureau of Indian Education is temporarily closing schools, on a case-by-case basis, to match local Tribal and State decisions to ensure we are aligned with our communities. According to the BIE, staff and students report initially to their school site to ensure an orderly transition period as BIE […]
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (DST) for news reporters to receive updates and ask questions. PRESS CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS: Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez Vice President Myron Lizer Navajo Nation Department of Health Navajo Area Indian Health […]
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer appeared on KTNN Radio to update listeners on the #COVID19 response on the reservation. Two cases of the #Coronavirus were confirmed by the tribe on March 17, 2020, the same day of the radio appearance. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer: […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Tlingit & Haida’s 85th Annual Tribal Assembly Postponed JUNEAU, AK (March 17, 2020) – Under its constitutional authority, Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s (Tlingit & Haida) Executive Council met and voted to postpone the 85th Annual Tribal Assembly considering the evolving pandemic. The Tribal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Tlingit & Haida Issues Public Closure Notice JUNEAU, AK (March 17, 2020) – As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of employees, citizens, clients and the general public, the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s (Tlingit & Haida) offices in Juneau, Alaska and all […]
Second Chief Del Beaver of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation addresses citizens on the closure of the tribe’s casinos in Oklahoma. The facilities are closed through March 31, 2020. ### March 16, 2020 Muscogee (Creek) Nation announces temporary closure of River Spirit Casino Resort and 8 regional casinos until March 31 Nation commits to maintaining payroll […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Second member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health on late Tuesday afternoon of a second member of the Navajo Nation who tested positive for the COVID-19 […]
Indianz.Com Video: Coronavirus in Indian Country #COVID19
NAFOA’s 38th Annual Conference is Now Virtual NAFOA’s Board of Directors and staff have made the difficult decision, after careful consideration and evaluation of the evolving concerns around COVID-19, to cancel the in-person 38th Annual Conference scheduled to take place in Nashville, TN, on April 6-7, 2020. NAFOA will hold a virtual version of the conference on […]
The Kickapoo Tribe has declared a COVID-19 state of emergency and has closed its Golden Eagle Casino in Kansas. Media Advisory from March 17, 2020, attached. Kickapoo Tribe: https://www.ktik-nsn.gov Golden Eagle Casino: https://www.goldeneaglecasino.com
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2020 Spirit Mountain Casino Closes for Two Weeks in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak in Oregon GRAND RONDE, ORE- The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will close Spirit Mountain Casino by 11:59pm on March 18, 2020 and will remain closed through April 1, 2020 as a pre-emptive approach to battling COVID-19 in Oregon. The Tribe hopes the […]
The Indian Health Service held a conference call with members of the media on the afternoon of March 17, 2020. Following are the remarks as prepared for delivery by Michael Toedt, who serves as the chief medical officer for the IHS. Remarks for RADM Michael Toedt IHS Media Call — COVlD-19 March 17, 2020 I […]
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs had scheduled an oversight hearing on March 25, 2020. It’s now being postponed to sometime in “late April,” according to a spokesperson for the Republican majority on the legislative panel. The oversight hearing was scheduled to address President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2021 budget request for Indian Country programs. […]
Note: The Quapaw Nation has closed both of its Indian gaming facilities. Both news alerts are posted below. NEWS ALERT March 17, 2020 Quapaw Nation’s Two Oklahoma Casinos to Close During Key COVID-19 Period QUAPAW, Okla. (March 17, 2020) — Downstream Casino Resort, and Quapaw Casino will cease all operations beginning at midnight tonight and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2020 Kewadin Casinos temporarily closes in continued response to COVID-19 SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — In a continued effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), Kewadin Casinos will be temporarily closing all five Kewadin Casinos, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Kewadin Casinos has been closely monitoring the situation and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On Tuesday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health that a 46-year-old member of the Navajo Nation with recent travel history tested positive for the COVID-19 […]
On a conference call with members of the media on the afternoon of March 17, 2020, Michael Toedt, the chief medical officer for the Indian Health Service, confirmed three “presumptive positive” cases of COVID-19 within IHS. According to Toedt, the three cases are in the following areas of IHS: * Portland Area * Great Plains Area (Charles […]
An update from Chairman Matthew L. Morgan of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association: https://www.facebook.com/OKIndianGaming/videos/524022975166583/
March 17, 2020 To all friends of Urban Shaman Gallery Following the government recommendations to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and to ensure the health of visitors and our employees, Urban Shaman will be closed till further notice due to the situation of COVID-19 virus. Our physical office will be closed until mid […]
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