COVID-19 in Indian Country
Let’s Talk Native… with John Kane March 17, 2020: Coronavirus actions on Seneca Nation with guest Ross John!
Note: Northstar Wireless is a subsidiary of Doyon Ltd., an Alaska Native regional corporation. Northstar Wireless to Work with Verizon Wireless to Strengthen Wireless Capability During Unprecedented COVID-19 Crisis Northstar’s entire portfolio of paired AWS-3 spectrum – covering 120 million people nationwide – made available to Verizon Wireless at no cost for two months March […]
At Big Fire Law & Policy Group we understand and recognize that this pandemic of COVID-19 is affecting Indian Country in a very dramatic way and we would like to assure you that we will continue to be here to serve you in every legal capacity you need. We are dedicated to advancing interests of […]
Dear Relatives, We are in a unique and unexpected moment. As the pandemic known as COVID-19 spreads across Mother Earth, many of our Indigenous nations and communities are being faced with some tough challenges. As the staff of the Indigenous Environmental Network, we wish to encourage our network members, native nations and communities to stand […]
A message from Tony Walters (Cherokee), the Executive Director of the National American Indian Housing Council: A Message from the Executive Director I know many of you are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of your communities as the entire country deals with the coronavirus pandemic. I wanted to update all of you on some […]
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Abram Benedict and Executive Director Heather Phillips provide an update to Akwesasne on the recently declared state of emergency, the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) and more. ### UPDATE ON UNITED STATES/CANADA BORDER CROSSING (March 18, 2020 at 12:05 p.m.) On Wednesday March 18, 2020 the Prime Minister of […]
“Now is the time for us to come together as people’: A message from Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Chairman Joseph Rupnick. Transcript of Message to the Nation: https://www.pbpindiantribe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Message-to-the-Nation.3.18.20_FINAL.pdf ### Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Declares State of Emergency 3.18.20 By: Michelle Simon The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has declared a State of Emergency effective March 16, […]
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 […]
The coronavirus continues to wreak social and economic havoc in Indian County, with more and more tribes curtailing their operations as the first cases are confirmed in their communities. Indian Country plunges into uncertainty as coronavirus reaches their communities
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 […]
News Release March 18, 2020 Ponca Tribe of Nebraska declares State of Emergency and announces travel ban Lincoln, Nebraska – The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has declared a State of Emergency, in response to diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in the Ponca Tribe service delivery area counties in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. The announcement comes […]
March 17, 2020 M-20-16 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: Russell T. Vought, Acting Director SUBJECT: Federal Agency Operational Alignment to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus COVID-l9 PDF: M-20-16
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 […]
In support of local and Tribal communities, the Bureau of Indian Education is temporarily closing schools, on a case-by-case basis, to match local Tribal and State decisions to ensure we are aligned with our communities. According to the BIE, staff and students report initially to their school site to ensure an orderly transition period as BIE […]
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 […]
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