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COVID-19 in Indian Country

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC)

“The immunization schedule is designed to provide disease protection when children need it most,” said Janice Hixson, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic.

Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services)

The Indian Health Service is announcing the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for children six months through 5 years of age at federal, tribal and urban Indian sites.

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (Oklahoma)

“The pandemic has caused mental health crises for many children,” said Misty Gillespie, Director of Behavioral Health at Oklahoma City Indian Clinic.

Navajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah)

“We have to get the remaining funds allocated so we can move forward with the long-term improvements, the projects that will improve the quality of life for many of our people and for future generations,” said President Jonathan Nez.

National Indian Health Board (NIHB)

We’re all hopeful that the end of this pandemic comes to us sooner rather than later, but until then, we still need to be diligent in protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19.

Indian Health Service Press Event – Anadarko, Oklahoma

The Indian Health Service hosts a COVID-19 media event in Anadarko, Oklahoma, on November 8, 2021.

Pueblo of Laguna (New Mexico)

Governor Martin Kowemy Jr. of the Pueblo of Laguna provides an update on COVID-19 in the New Mexico tribal community.

Pueblo of Laguna (New Mexico)

The elementary school and middle school at the Pueblo of Laguna has been closed in response to two possible cases of COVID-19.

U.S. Department of the Interior

To help ensure the safety of students, teachers and tribal communities, staff and faculty at Bureau of Indian Education facilities will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Wind River Inter-Tribal Council (Wyoming)

The Wind River Inter-Tribal Council – comprised of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho business councils – voted to enact additional safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect their citizens.

Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club (New York)

“Safety is the number one priority of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Clubs and we are doing everything possible to keep children and our staff protected from the COVID-19 virus,” said Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Jessica Jock.

Navajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah)

“We are in this fight against COVID-19 together and we need the cooperation and partnership of all schools to help safely reopen schools,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (Oklahoma)

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, promotes summer safety tips for kids.

Navajo Nation Town Hall (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah)

“The pandemic has brought on many challenges and financial burden for many of our Navajo families and the Child Tax Credit will provide some financial relief,” said President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation.

White House Information Session on the Child Tax Credit for Native Americans

The White House invites you to join a briefing on June 29, 2021, to learn how the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan Act will help Native families.

Cheyenne River Youth Project (South Dakota)

The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced that its award-winning RedCan invitational graffiti jam will be back as a live, in-person event this summer.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (U.S. Department of the Interior)

“This much-needed financial support will aid our ability to help the Tribal communities we serve recover more quickly from the pandemic’s wide-ranging impact on them,” said Bryan Newland, who has been nominated to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in the Biden administration.

Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico)

Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) is seeking targeted funding for the behavioral health needs of nation’s children in the next COVID-19 relief package.