COVID-19 in Indian Country
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is scheduled to participate in a live-streamed roundtable with tribal leaders to discuss the Federal Coronavirus Response in Indian Country.
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.
Every major inter-tribal organization, representing all regions of Indian Country in the lower 48, has joined an unprecedented letter calling on the Trump administration to ensure an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund benefits tribal governments as intended by Congress.
In an effort to meet the most critical needs of the 20 Pueblo Nations during the COVID-19 crisis, the All Pueblo Council of Governors and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center have established a Pueblo Relief Fund.
The Omaha Tribe criticized Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts for allegedly withdrawing an offer to provide financial support and medical resources during the coronavirus pandemic.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer strongly oppose the federal government’s decision to make for-profit Alaska Native Corporations eligible for funding that is specifically allocated for federally-recognized tribes.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is updating his people on the coronavirus.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer commend the state of New Mexico and St. Mary’s Food Bank for coordinating the donation of essential food items to Navajo communities to help families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 921 for the Navajo Nation as of April 15, 2020. There have been 38 coronavirus related deaths.
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe will file an injunction against the Trump administration regarding the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.
The Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board has been awarded a $3 million grant to assist tribal nations in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop and expand emergency preparedness capacities.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer commend the Gallup City Council’s vote to temporarily stop alcohol sales at convenience stores.
The Navajo Nation Council partnered with St. Mary’s Food Bank to restart community food distribution on the reservation.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 838 for the Navajo Nation as of April 14, 2020.
The Navajo Police Department confirms two employees have tested positive to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are hosting two COVID-19 town halls as they continue to self-quarantine.
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases rise in the state of New Mexico and within surrounding tribal nations, Pueblos continue to actively engage in a host of response efforts.
Governor Max Zuni of the Pueblo of Isleta confirmed a second COVID-19 case within the New Mexico-based tribe.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 813 for the Navajo Nation as of April 13, 2020.
The Pueblo of Zuni confirmed a rise in COVID-19 cases in the tribe's region of New Mexico.
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