COVID-19 in Indian Country
The disproportionate high rates of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation (Nation) has recently made headlines at the world stage and has brought to light the lack of in-home sanitation facilities and lack of potable water infrastructure coverage.
A letter has been sent on behalf of every tribal government in California regarding the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund being distributed by the Trump administration under the CARES Act. The four-page letter was sent to Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin on May 12, 2020. It was submitted by the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign […]
House Democrats are proposing temporary changes to allow for remote voting on the House Floor and virtual committee proceedings during the coronavirus pandemic.
White House Council on Native American Affairs Executive Director Tyler Fish and members of the Navajo Nation Council hosted a discussion with Navajo Nation Chapters on the federal government’s Native American affairs initiatives and its latest response to COVID-19.
IllumiNative announced the launch of its New Native American Education For All (NEFA) initiative to deliver free digital lesson plans and activities for distance learning in response to COVID-19.
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department has partnered with the Indian Affairs Department to distribute infant packages to Native communities across New Mexico.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem should commend the recent checkpoints implemented by Native American tribes to protect their nations from a COVID-19 outbreak, not condemn them with threats of legal action. LINK: https://www.indianz.com/News/2020/05/13/alexander-mallory-tribes-have-full-legal.asp
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer thank everyone who coordinated efforts to provide bags of cat and dog food to help Navajo families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 3,245, many of whom have recovered or are in the process of recovering on the largest reservation in the United States.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury made a number of important announcements on the Payroll Support Program under Title IV of the CARES Act.
The Oyate Health Center in Rapid City, South Dakota reported 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 over the past week.
With 13 positive cases of coronavirus on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, tribal leaders have enacted a host of new laws to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
'We implore our lower 48 tribal partners: it is time to stop efforts that divide us. We must work together to fight this global pandemic,' Alaska Native corporations said.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer updated their people on plans for $600 million in coronavirus relief received by the tribe under the CARES Act.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released a statement today after House Democrats introduced the next COVID-19 emergency response bill, The Heroes Act(H.R. 6800).
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for introducing new comprehensive legislation, The Heroes Act, to help respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau approved $954,990 to the Navajo Nation Department of Health for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Representatives from the Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services will join our call to discuss resources offered for schools and libraries through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
NAFOA is keeping you informed as you adjust to changing times.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed the ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, including efforts to increase aid to essential workers and state, local and tribal governments in the upcoming CARES 2 package.
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