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COVID-19 in Indian Country

Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate (South Dakota)

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Covid-19 DARE Response Team received a mass donation of hand sanitizer from Walmart.

National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)

“The impacts of COVID-19 will be with our Native communities for a long time to come,” said Sonya Tetnowski, president-elect of the National Council of Urban Indian Health.

Fiscal Recovery Fund Deadlines Extended 2 Weeks (NAFOA)

The Department of the Treasury announced a 2-week extension for tribal governments to request payments from $20 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Additional Information Session for Tribal Governments on $20 Billion ARP Funds (NAFOA)

The Department of the Treasury is hosting an additional session on the distribution of $20 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds to tribal governments.

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation (Alaska)

On May 13, 2021, the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation reports seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta of Alaska.

National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)

“Since last fall, NCUIH and Native American LifeLines have pushed for the inclusion of the 65,000 Natives in the DMV as Natives are dying from COVID-19 at the highest rates worldwide,” said NCUIH CEO Francys Crevier.

Treasury to host Information Session for Tribal Governments on $20 Billion ARP Funds (NAFOA)

NAFOA will continue to monitor developments related to the distribution of the $20 billion to Tribal governments and will work to keep our community informed as new information becomes available.

Cheyenne River Youth Project (South Dakota)

The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced that its award-winning RedCan invitational graffiti jam will be back as a live, in-person event this summer.

Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund

For Navajo Marine Colin Tsosie, helping lead the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund’s Chinle distribution team was a way he could help protect his elders and those affected by the pandemic.

National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)

The National Council of Urban Indian Health and Native American LifeLines are pleased to announce COVID-19 vaccinations for urban Indians in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area.

Native Public Media

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded more than $300,000 to Native Public Media and to KTSU-FM to coordinate COVID-19 public outreach in Native and Black communities.

Navajo and Hopi Families Relief Fund

The Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund remains diligent in reinforcing the usage of personal protective equipment by providing PPE distributions across the Navajo and Hopi nations.

American Rescue Plan Act: Funding for Tribes for Small Business Credit Support and Investments (Quarles & Brady LLP)

The American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, includes over $31 billion for Indian tribes to continue responding and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Mexico Indian Affairs Department

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event and food drive on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

NAFOA: Treasury Tribal Consultation – CARES Act Funds

The Department of the Treasury is hosting two consultations to discuss what to do with the leftover funds promised to tribal governments through the CARES Act.

National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)

The American Rescue Plan Act includes $84 million for urban Indian health providers and addresses critical Medicaid coverage.

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (Oklahoma)

COVID-19 has disrupted the way medical practices are performed, including Oklahoma City Indian Clinic's dental department.

Cheyenne River Youth Project (South Dakota)

“Our kids have been remote learning for a long time, and they’ve really missed school,” said Jerica Widow of the Cheyenne River Youth Project.

Urban Indian Health Institute (Washington State)

“This is a data genocide on Native people,” said Abigail Echo-Hawk of the Urban Indian Health Institute. “American Indians and Alaska Natives are dying at disproportionate rates and decision makers don’t even have accurate data to ensure we are properly funded and resourced.”