COVID-19 in Indian Country
Alaska Native corporation executives are standing by Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is updating his people on the coronavirus.
Native Americans represent 6.7 percent of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, the second highest percentage in the state.
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.
At least seven employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education have tested positive for COVID-19. There have been at least 2 employee deaths.
By law, the Small Business Administration will not be able to issue new coronavirus related loan approvals once the programs experience a lapse in appropriations.
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) will host a virtual roundtable with Native leaders on the Trump administration’s botched response to the coronavirus pandemic in Indian Country.
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe will file an injunction against the Trump administration regarding the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.
The Trickster Task Force was able to deliver 50 care packages to Veterans and elderly that are at high risk and unable to go out due to COVID-19.
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.
They got to 'Yes': With a major assist from the Trump administration, Alaska Native corporations are poised to claim a large share of an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund despite not being tribal governments.
The Small Business Administration is doing nothing to help small gaming operators, according to Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada).
New programs have the potential to provide needed resources to tribal enterprises and businesses across sectors, including the hard hit tourism sector.
NAJA launches COVID-19 Member Survey NAJA will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and it is our hope to continue conference planning as usual. Leadership and staff will remain in communication with the NAJA Board of Directors to limit risks and if necessary, postpone the 2020 National Native Media Conference. In response, NAJA will […]
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.
Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) is telling the Trump administration that non-governmental entities should not receive a share of an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund intended for tribal nations.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing 1,124 positive cases within the system.
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