COVID-19 in Indian Country
The Mescalero Apache Tribe reported the first and second COVID-19 positive cases among residents of the reservation.
On May 20, 2020, five Indian Country organizations called for the resignation of Tara Sweeney as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 4,434, and the total number of deaths is now 147 on the largest reservation in the United States.
The first COVID-19 related death has been reported on the Winnebago Reservation.
Spirit Mountain Casino and Lodge will reopen on June 1, 2020, and has implemented additional safety measures to protect guests and staff.
In response to the local and national need, the Chehalis Tribe and Heritage Distilling have teamed up to produce up to 600,000 gallons of hand sanitizer per month.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 4,253, and the total number of deaths is now 146 on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is in federal court to prevent the Trump administration from taking its reservation out of trust amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 4,153 and the total number of deaths is now 144 on the largest reservation in the United States.
Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon White Eagle announced the first reopening of one of the tribe's enterprises.
'The health of our guests and associates is of the utmost importance,' Chairman Marshall Pierite of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe said.
Please join the Navajo Nation for another online town hall hosted by President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer.
The Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino, owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, are reopening on May 26, 2020.
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, owner and operator of the Rolling Hills Casino and Resort, has announced that it will re-open its doors to guests at 10am on May 21.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 4,071 and the total number of deaths is now 142 on the largest reservation in the United States.
'Responsible Hospitality': Cherokee Nation Businesses announced a planned approach to providing a safe environment for guests and employees at its entertainment properties.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer issued a proclamation declaring May 17 – 23, 2020 as Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services Week to honor all emergency medical services teams.
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is excited to announce the reopening of the Royal River Casino and Hotel to the public at 8am on May 29, 2020.
The 24th Navajo Nation Council addressed four presidential vetoes by approving override legislation at a special session to address COVID-19 public health issues.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 4,002 on the largest reservation in the United States.
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