COVID-19 in Indian Country
Toma Campbell shared a video of her son to the Social Distancing Powwow page. It's brought joy to people around the world.
Join the National Indian Education Association and outspoken citizens from the tribe at the center of the best-selling book, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. We will be discussing the upcoming movie, historical trauma, books by Native authors on the same subject, and Hollywood and Native history and portrayal. Featuring: Jim Gray, Former […]
Update on the 2020 National Conference March 19, 2020 As we look forward to the 2020 National UNITY Conference in Washington, DC, we want to assure you that the health and safety of our attendees is our top priority. We are closely monitoring health advisories and updates from the World Health Organization and the Centers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
Annual Convention Update Because our event is scheduled for May, NAIHC and AMERIND have not yet cancelled or postponed our Annual Convention. We are monitoring all recommendations and restrictions on large gatherings. We understand that many tribes have instituted travel bans and that public health officials are recommending gathering in the next few weeks be cancelled, […]
2020 WIEA Conference “Indigenous STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math” Postponed Conference to be held at future date and time to be determined The Wisconsin Indian Education Association is closely monitoring the unfolding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and aware of numerous emergency travel and work restrictions enacted by employers, as well as tribal, state and […]
The National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers has postponed its upcoming conference, which was set to take place May 11-15 in Louisiana, hosted by Coushatta Tribe. Following is an update sent out March 16, 2020: ### 21st National Tribal Preservation Conference POSTPONED Dear Conference Participants and Colleagues, It is with sincere regret that we […]
From the First Nations Development Institute: Dear Friends, Partners, Colleagues and Supporters, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting the world with an unprecedented situation that will have immediate and longer-term impacts on our communities, including the Native communities we serve. At First Nations, we are doing our part to protect the health and safety of our […]
The U.S. Supreme Court, in an unprecedented move, is postponing arguments that were to take place between March 23-25 and March 30-April 1. The action, announced on Monday, does not immediately address what will happen to the only Indian law hearing on the docket: McGirt v. Oklahoma, whose outcome will determine the jurisdictional status of […]
News Release: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Cancels April WSOP Event Due to recommendations by health officials regarding Covid19 concerns, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort announces the cancellation of its April Circuit Events. “Given the rapidly evolving situation, and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel the April WSOP Circuit Event” said Brooks Robinson, […]
The annual Denver March Powwow, planned for March 20-22, has been postponed. Updates on a future time will be posted on the event’s Facebook page and website. “Our Board of Directors and staff were Warriors to the end but like all good leaders they put the people first and made a heartbreaking decision. Our prayers […]
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: 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, […]
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 […]
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