Toma Campbell shared a video of her son to the Social Distancing Powwow page. It’s brought joy to people around the world.
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The number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached a total of 128 for the Navajo Nation.
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The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data.
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Continue ReadingNavajo Nation Town Hall
President Jonathan Nez reminded citizens to abide by a ban on mass gatherings on the largest reservation in the United States. A curfew is also being imposed.
Continue ReadingSanta Ynez Band of Chumash Indians (California)
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will extend the temporary closure of the Chumash Casino Resort, Hotel Corque, Root 246, Hadsten House, and Kitá tasting room for at least another 30 days.
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Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care was notified of a positive test result for COVID-19 in a tribal member who lives in Tucson, Arizona.
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Tribal governments have the option to request Public Assistance from FEMA as either a Recipient or Subrecipient
Continue ReadingNavajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah)
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer approved resolution CMA-11-20, appropriating $1.3 million for chapters to provide resources to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingSecretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue (USDA)
The CARES Act contains $9.5 billion in assistance for agriculture producers who have been impacted by COVID-19 along with a $14 billion replenishment to the Commodity Credit Corporation.
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Often, wisdom comes from children. We are all truly One!
Continue ReadingNative Farm Bill Coalition Webinar on CARES Act Nutrition Provisions
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes $8 billion stabilization fund set-aside for Tribes in response to COVID-19, as well as $100 million in funding for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
Continue ReadingPokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians (Michigan, Indiana)
The Pokagon Gaming Authority has decided to extend the closure of all of its Four Winds Casino locations until further notice.
Continue ReadingNavajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah)
In anticipation of the funding package, President Nez and Vice President Lizer created the Navajo Economic Stimulus Team to proactively engage federal agencies slated to receive stimulus funding for distribution to Indian Country
Continue ReadingRep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona)
Chair Grijalva: National Park Service Must Close Grand Canyon National Park Immediately, Interior Department Must Act to Prioritize Public Health.
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