COVID-19 in Indian Country
March 17, 2020 Agua Caliente Tribe declares State of Emergency Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians closes all non-essential enterprises AGUA CALIENTE INDIAN RESERVATION – During the regularly scheduled Tribal Council Meeting of Tuesday March 17, 2020, Tribal leaders declared a Reservation-wide State of Emergency consistent with similar declarations by the state of California and […]
On March 18, 2020, NAFOA, the National Congress of American Indians), and the National Indian Health Board convened a Tribal Leader Town Hall on the COVID-19 pandemic to engage on updates and policy implications. The town hall webinar discussed responses from the White House, public health agencies, and how our organizations are responding to the […]
A March 18, 2020, message from Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino: Dear Guests of Mystic Lake and Little Six, We are currently going through an unprecedented period in our country and across the world, and we have been working diligently to remain ahead of this quickly evolving situation. Our first priority is how […]
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (DST) for news reporters to receive updates and ask questions. PRESS CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS: Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez Vice President Myron Lizer Navajo Nation Department of Health Navajo Area Indian Health […]
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer appeared on KTNN Radio to update listeners on the #COVID19 response on the reservation. Two cases of the #Coronavirus were confirmed by the tribe on March 17, 2020, the same day of the radio appearance. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer: […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Tlingit & Haida’s 85th Annual Tribal Assembly Postponed JUNEAU, AK (March 17, 2020) – Under its constitutional authority, Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s (Tlingit & Haida) Executive Council met and voted to postpone the 85th Annual Tribal Assembly considering the evolving pandemic. The Tribal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Tlingit & Haida Issues Public Closure Notice JUNEAU, AK (March 17, 2020) – As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of employees, citizens, clients and the general public, the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s (Tlingit & Haida) offices in Juneau, Alaska and all […]
Second Chief Del Beaver of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation addresses citizens on the closure of the tribe’s casinos in Oklahoma. The facilities are closed through March 31, 2020. ### March 16, 2020 Muscogee (Creek) Nation announces temporary closure of River Spirit Casino Resort and 8 regional casinos until March 31 Nation commits to maintaining payroll […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Second member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health on late Tuesday afternoon of a second member of the Navajo Nation who tested positive for the COVID-19 […]
The Kickapoo Tribe has declared a COVID-19 state of emergency and has closed its Golden Eagle Casino in Kansas. Media Advisory from March 17, 2020, attached. Kickapoo Tribe: https://www.ktik-nsn.gov Golden Eagle Casino: https://www.goldeneaglecasino.com
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2020 Spirit Mountain Casino Closes for Two Weeks in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak in Oregon GRAND RONDE, ORE- The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will close Spirit Mountain Casino by 11:59pm on March 18, 2020 and will remain closed through April 1, 2020 as a pre-emptive approach to battling COVID-19 in Oregon. The Tribe hopes the […]
Note: The Quapaw Nation has closed both of its Indian gaming facilities. Both news alerts are posted below. NEWS ALERT March 17, 2020 Quapaw Nation’s Two Oklahoma Casinos to Close During Key COVID-19 Period QUAPAW, Okla. (March 17, 2020) — Downstream Casino Resort, and Quapaw Casino will cease all operations beginning at midnight tonight and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2020 Kewadin Casinos temporarily closes in continued response to COVID-19 SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — In a continued effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), Kewadin Casinos will be temporarily closing all five Kewadin Casinos, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Kewadin Casinos has been closely monitoring the situation and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On Tuesday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health that a 46-year-old member of the Navajo Nation with recent travel history tested positive for the COVID-19 […]
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians continues to operate its gaming facilities in southern California, with some restrictions, according to Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe. Here is the text of Chairman Grubbe’s March 16, 2020, letter: Dear Guests: The health and safety of our guests and team members is of utmost importance to us here […]
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 Nez-Lizer commit to identifying internal funds to address COVID-19 coronavirus after Council votes down emergency funding WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are stepping up to identify funds within the Executive Branch to protect the […]
The 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL Office of the Speaker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 Navajo Nation Council rejects $3 million appropriation on Department of Emergency Management deficiencies WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — At the special session of the 24th Navajo Nation Council, a $3 million appropriation request by President Nez was not approved due to deficiencies […]
Native Learning Center COVID-19 Notice Due to the current Public Health Emergency declared by the State of Florida and Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Tribal Council has declared an emergency closing tribal wide, , including the Native Learning Center (NLC), beginning March 16, 2020 until further notice. The NLC will continue to monitor […]
MEDIA ADVISORY March 17, 2020 (Oneida Nation Reservation) – Press Conference today, March 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Main Oneida Casino located at 2020 Airport Drive. Please enter off the casino parking ramp, the event will be just beyond that entrance. Chairman Tehassi Hill and Gaming General Manager Louise Cornelius will announce Oneida […]
NEWS ADVISORY 3/17/2020 Quapaw Chairman: Saracen Annex in Pine Bluff to Close Through End of March After discussions with Governor Hutchinson, we will follow his public health guidance and order to temporarily suspend operation of the Saracen Annex venue in Pine Bluff, Ark., effective noon today and extending through the end of March. We will […]
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