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Health insurance coverage has improved dramatically among American Indians and Alaska Natives, according to a new report.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has rescheduled its hearing on Indian health and Native youth legislation.
Federal officials and Indian Country leaders are testifying about Indian health and Native youth legislation.
Alaska Native corporations will finally be able to receive COVID-19 funds after the nation’s highest court ruled in their favor in one of the most heated Indian law and policy disputes in decades.
Cronkite News: Navajo Nation concerned about coronavirus variant (June 24, 2021)
The Navajo Nation has yet to record a single case of the Delta variant of COVID-19, but tribal citizens are being told to keep up their guard. 
“As Navajo people, we all have parents, grandparents, and other elders who were subjected to boarding schools and that has contributed to many of the modern-day monsters in our society,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
It’s a big day for Bryan Newland, who has been nominated to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in the Joe Biden administration.
Navajo Nation welcomes First Lady Dr. Jill Biden (April 23, 2021)
The Navajo Nation welcomes First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden for a historic, two-day visit to the largest reservation in the United States. 
Native people ‘lead the way’ on COVID-19 vaccinations (March 30, 2021)
The Indian Health Service is set to meet its goal of 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations but progress is being threatened by the rest of the nation. 
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland addresses the Navajo Nation Spring Day of Prayer on March 19, 2021.
Navajo Nation set to plant tribe’s flag with embassy near U.S. Capitol (February 15, 2021)
Amid concerns about COVID-19 and public safety, leaders of the Navajo Nation are establishing a permanent home in Washington, D.C., to advocate for their tribe’s needs. 
Please join a virtual memorial in memory of Albert Hale, a former president of the Navajo Nation who died due to complications from COVID-19.
The vice president of the Navajo Nation contributed to the false belief that Donald Trump could remain in office despite losing the presidential election.
Indian Country finally sees action on diabetes program (December 28, 2020)
A program that has reduced diabetes in Indian Country has been extended for another three years, resulting in a lifetime in the age of COVID-19. 
Cronkite News: Indian Country prepares for new era with Joe Biden as president (December 28, 2020)
The federal government may not have a stellar track record when it comes to keeping promises in Indian Country, but tribal leaders think President-elect Joe Biden could be the exception. 
Deb Haaland tapped for Cabinet by President-elect Joe Biden (December 17, 2020)
In a historic first, Deb Haaland, one of the first two Native women to serve in the U.S. Congress, has been tapped to serve in the incoming Joe Biden administration. 
Cronkite News: Navajo Nation health leader advises Joe Biden on COVID-19 (December 15, 2020)
Dealing with COVID-19 is one of president-elect Joe Biden’s highest priorities and Dr. Jill Jim of the Navajo Nation will be there to guide him. 
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Indian Country as cases continue to rise (December 14, 2020)
Indian Country is receiving a new COVID-19 vaccine but the vast majority of tribal citizens will have to wait before they can be protected from a disease that continues to ravage their communities. 
Cronkite News: Tribal leaders cast electoral votes for Joe Biden (December 14, 2020)
Of the 11 Democratic presidential electors who will cast Arizona’s Electoral College vote, three are tribal leaders. 
Cronkite News: Native vote turned out for Democrat Joe Biden (December 10, 2020)
Enthusiasm across Arizona was higher this election than in the 2016 presidential contest, and final results show the contrast was even more stark in Indian Country. 
With a shortage of beds, oxygen and staff, the Navajo Nation can no longer depend on regional aid and is sending critical patients farther afield for health care.
Cronkite News: COVID-19 puts focus on healing and medicine on Navajo Nation (November 11, 2020)
Traditional healers, who once played critical roles in governance and health care, are dwindling in number and influence, even as the deadly coronavirus impacts the Navajo Nation. 
Indian Country is celebrating after turning out in record numbers for one of the most consequential presidential elections in American history.
Amid celebrations on one side, and vows to keep fighting on the other, Democrat Joe Biden claimed a “clear victory, a convincing victory” in the 2020 presidential election.
COVID-19 funding dispute heads to Trump’s Supreme Court (November 3, 2020)
With the nation’s highest court stacked with even more conservative justices, tribes are once again paying close attention to a COVID-19 funding dispute they thought was over. 
Tribal leaders discuss COVID-19 at National Tribal Health Conference (October 15, 2020)
Tribal leaders participate in a panel at the National Tribal Health Conference on October 14, 2020. 
“Let us remind ourselves to use our way of life teachings, our culture, tradition and language to fight these monsters,” President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation said.
The Supreme Court said the Census Bureau can stop its count of the population, a blow to tribal leaders and local advocates for underrepresented communities who said they would be hit hardest by an undercount.
Navajo Nation urges citizens to complete 2020 Census as count comes to end (October 14, 2020)
An order from the U.S. Supreme Court allows the U.S. Census Bureau to end the 2020 count and stop data collection across the country. 
‘A historic day’: #MMIW legislation finally signed into law (October 12, 2020)
It took years of work by Native women and activists but legislation to address the crisis of missing and murdered sisters and relatives has finally become law. 
Leaders of Navajo Nation hail ‘historic day’ with #MMIW legislation (October 12, 2020)
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer commend the signing of the Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act into law. 
Indigenous Peoples Day message from Navajo Nation (October 12, 2020)
On behalf of the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President, we wish all of our Diné people and our brothers and sisters around the world a joyful and happy Indigenous Peoples Day! 
“As the first people of this country, we have to let our voices be heard at the highest levels of government,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez after meeting with the Democratic presidential ticket.
With the election less than a month away, Joe Biden continues to push for Indian Country’s vote, vowing to reverse years of setbacks tribes have suffered at the hands of Donald Trump.
Here’s what supporters of Democratic presidential candiate Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris are saying about the Biden-Harris Plan for Tribal Nations
Navajo Nation sends ‘clear message’ about marijuana on reservation (October 6, 2020)
The Navajo Nation is cracking down on people who grow marijuana on the largest reservation in the United States.
Cronkite News: Navajo Nation welcomes continued Census count (October 5, 2020)
“All Indigenous peoples have the right to be counted in the 2020 Census,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez. 
It’s been over six months since Congress set aside $8 billion in COVID-19 relief for Indian Country. The battle over the funds is still not over.
Cronkite News: Navajo Nation tackles COVID-19 and Census 2020 (September 30, 2020)
The Navajo Nation is working to ensure residents of the reservation stay safe during the pandemic and to increase tribal participation in the 2020 Census. 
Navajo Nation mourns passing of Marilou B. Begaye, retired judge (September 30, 2020)
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer offer condolences and prayers for the family of retired Navajo Nation Judge Marilou B. Begaye.
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