COVID-19 in Indian Country
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar congratulated Michael Weahkee for being confirmed as the new director of the Indian Health Service.
Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyoming) issued a statement in connection with the COVID-19 deaths of four citizens from the Northern Arapaho Tribe.
Four Fremont County residents, all previously identified as laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, have died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer congratulate Michael Weahkee on being confirmed to serve as the director of Indian Health Service.
The Senate unanimously approved the nomination of Michael Weahkee as Director of the Indian Health Service.
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) and Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) announced the Tribal COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act.
For Immediate Release April 21, 2020 Luján Announces “Community Champions” Initiative to Showcase New Mexicans Serving Their Communities Nambé, N.M. – Today, Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced the “Community Champions” initiative to showcase New Mexicans who are bravely serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing public health […]
Koniag is committing $50,000 to support in-region needs, particularly food security, related to COVID-19.
Calista Corporation staff worked until 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020, helping YK Tribes and Village Corporations with their submissions necessary to be considered for participation in the CARES Act’s Tribal Relief Fund.
A video conference hearing is scheduled in the CARES Act lawsuit as tribal governments await word on on $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.
COVID-19 is hitting New Mexico's tribal communities hard, and accurate information is more important than ever.
Six tribal governments — including three from Alaska — are suing the Trump administration in order to prevent Alaska Native corporations from cashing in on the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund. At 5:45 am on April 20, 2020, the tribes asked a federal judge for a preliminary injunction. They want an order directing Secretary of the […]
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing 1,596 COVID-19 cases within the system.
Native Roots Radio and the American Indian Movement St. Paul are pleased to announce a weekly symposium with a panel of guests and special guests every Sunday.
Looking to get up to speed on the #CoronavirusCrisis that emerged out of the Trump administration on April 10, 2020? Here's a recap.
Speaker Seth Damon of the Navajo Nation Council issued an open letter to spiritual leaders, asking for their help in sharing COVID-19 prevention messages.
The Navajo Nation Council canceled its spring session in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing 1,455 COVID-19 positive cases.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing 1,313 COVID-19 cases as of April 15, 2020.
The Department of the Interior issued a statement in connection with the release of sensitive tribal information that was submitted to the U.S. government's CARES Act portal.
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