COVID-19 in Indian Country
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Seminole Tribe has declared an emergency closing across all enterprises, including the Native Learning Center.

Stan Lucero, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Pueblo of Laguna council member, passed away on April 5, 2020.

Stay up to date on the coronavirus this week on Native America Calling.

With the $33.7 billion Indian gaming industry at a standstill in the midst of the worst public health crisis in decades, tribal casino operations are in danger of being left out of a major coronavirus relief program.

https://www.facebook.com/692893677523377/photos/pb.692893677523377.-2207520000../2032903936855671/?type=3&theater   According to the Office of Governor Thomas Moquino Jr. of Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo), a COVID-19 positive case has been reported “for a patient living in a neighboring community” to the tribe’s reservation in New Mexico. “This case represents the only positive case identified at SDHC, and the appropriate officials and corresponding healthcare […]

The 2020 Democratic National Convention will now be held the week of August 17 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

With the number of COVID-19 cases in Indian Country continuing to rise, the Trump administration is embarking on the most consequential tribal consultation in recent history.

Stacy Bohlen (National Indian Health Board), Aaron Payment (Sault Tribe) and Myra Pickering (Otoe-Missouria Tribe) joined the Indianz.Com broadcast on April 2, 2020.

UntestedMontana and UntestedWyoming allow people who haven't been able to get tested for the coronavirus to submit information about their cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published notice of two funding opportunities to help Indian Country respond to the coronavirus.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Treasury announced tribal consultation on an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.

As tribes look to the federal government to uphold its trust and treaty responsibilities during the worst public health crisis in decades, one important agency is receiving failing grades for its response to the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.indianz.com/News/2020/03/31/centers-for-disease-control-and-preventi.asp

Covid-19 is posing a number of challenges for truck drivers who deliver food and supplies throughout the nation and into our communities.

The Navajo Nation Council launched an extensive radio campaign to urge constituents to follow guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Kevin Abourezk of Indianz.Com will interview Navajo journalist Marley Shebala on Facebook Live!

The Pokagon Gaming Authority has decided to extend the closure of all of its Four Winds Casino locations until further notice.

Chair Grijalva: National Park Service Must Close Grand Canyon National Park Immediately, Interior Department Must Act to Prioritize Public Health.

Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt issued the following statement in response to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer reported a total of 115 COVID-19 cases on the largest reservation in the U.S.

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