COVID-19 in Indian Country
Co-Chairs of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Deb Haaland (NM-01) and Sharice Davids (K-03) led a Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus letter to the Coordinator of the White House’s Coronavirus Response Task Force.
On the House agenda: Senate Amendment to H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Join Pollen Nation Magazine for a series of comprehensive articles on COVID-19 and Indian Country.
South Dakota Mines Prints 3D Masks for Local Healthcare Providers to Address Coronavirus Outbreak RAPID CITY, SD (March 27, 2020) — In an effort to help local healthcare providers overcome a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is 3D printing masks for […]
News Release March 26, 2020 Photos of the Whole of Government COVID-19 Response WASHINGTON – The federal government continues to take aggressive and proactive steps to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, moving supplies to medical hot spots every day. “My current focus has been and will continue to be to make sure we […]
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, reflecting the data reported as of 7pm Eastern on March 25, 2020. According to the data, a total of 2,156 patients in the IHS system have been tested for the coronavirus. Of those, 83 people have tested positive for COVID-19. A large number of tests […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): FEMA Assistance for Tribal Governments Release date: March 26, 2020 Release Number: FACT SHEET Based on the President’s nationwide emergency declaration for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on March 13, 2020, tribal governments have the option to request Public Assistance from FEMA as either a Recipient or Subrecipient. This fact sheet provides additional […]
With number of positive COVID-19 cases rising in tribal communities, Indian Country will finally see billions of dollars in relief from a major coronavirus package almost over the finish line on Capitol Hill. https://www.indianz.com/News/2020/03/26/coronavirus-relief-coming-to-indian-coun.asp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2020 McSally Secures Billions in Financial Relief for Tribes Amid Coronavirus Pandemic U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced today that she successfully secured strong federal assistance for Arizona tribes and native communities across the country – including $8 billion in emergency funding – as part of the latest coronavirus relief package. After two […]
The Hopi Health Care Center, an Indian Health Service facility on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona, reported its first COVID-19 positive case on March 25, 2020. According to a statement shared on social media, the patient was tested at the facility and was “discharged home to self-quarantine.” The person does not live on the reservation, […]
Dear Tribal Leader, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce that at least $40 million is available for a new non-competitive notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to reach all Title I and Title V tribal nations with funding to respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The anticipated […]
“We must ensure Indian Country has equal access to federal coronavirus resources,” Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico), the vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, said in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor on March 25, 2020. Full remarks below: https://www.facebook.com/senatortomudall/videos/3299209976833212/
https://www.facebook.com/senatortomudall/videos/3299209976833212/ TODAY: Udall to Speak on Senate Floor to Call for Passage of New Relief for New Mexico, Tribes in Third Coronavirus Package Udall joined Senate Democrats to fight for improvements to bipartisan relief package that gives direct support to workers, small businesses, hospitals, and Native communities WASHINGTON—TODAY, Wednesday, March 25 at approximately 2:30 p.m. […]
Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, hosted a COVID-19 town hall on March 24, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/RepMullin/videos/532228067703611/
Press Release March 25, 2020 Cole to Host Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19 Pandemic Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that he will host a constituent telephone town hall focused on the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During Thursday’s telephone event, Cole will provide updates on the steps taken by […]
For Immediate Release March 25, 2020 Udall Statement on Tribal Provisions in Senate Bipartisan Emergency COVID-19 Relief Package Compromise Agreement Udall, Senate Democrats secured important improvements to meet the unique COVID-19 related needs of Native communities Udall renews call for Tribal-specific title in future COVID-19 stimulus packages WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Tom Udall […]
March 24, 2020 Following Administration Briefing, Chair Grijalva and House Dems Call for Congressional Relief Bill to Address Desperate Health Needs in Indian Country Washington, D.C. – Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Vice Chair Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States – all […]
A message about housing and evictions from Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-Minnesota), who lost her older brother to coronavirus. When we ask folks to stay home, they need to have a home — and no one should have to choose between their home and their health. Today @GovTimWalz and I announced we are suspending evictions […]
https://www.facebook.com/ienearth/photos/p.10156239054925642/10156239054925642/?type=1&theater For Immediate Release March 23, 2020 Seven Congressional Leaders Join 450+ Progressive Organizations to Demand People’s Bailout in Response to Coronavirus Crisis Dear Colleague letter to Congressional leaders calls for “down payment” on green economy WASHINGTON D.C — Indigenous Environmental Network is participating in a large coalition that is developing the “Five […]
While the Smithsonian Institution is currently unable to welcome visitors to view the latest exhibitions in its galleries, the National Museum of the American Indian is pleased to share the work of Native photographers through the exhibition website for “Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field.” The exhibition is simultaneously installed at our DC and NY […]
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