COVID-19 in Indian Country
MARCH 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OKLAHOMA INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN MATTHEW L. MORGAN RESPONDS TO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM TRIBES EVALUATING, MODIFYING OR SUSPENDING CASINO OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 “The leadership of Oklahoma’s tribal gaming community remains in constant communication with local, state, and national officials and each other to monitor developments. Each sovereign Tribal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 THE POKAGON BAND TO CLOSE ITS FOUR WINDS CASINO LOCATIONS IN MICHIGAN AND INDIANA DOWAGIAC, Mich. – March 16, 2020 – In consideration of recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and requests from both federal and state governments to help prevent the spread and minimize the potential […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 Senators Warren and Udall Unveil Bill to Guarantee Tribal Health Authorities Access to the Strategic National Stockpile Indian Health Service and other tribal health organizations currently lack guaranteed, direct access to federal repository of drugs and medical supplies for emergencies Legislation would allow the Indian Health Service, tribal health […]
News Release March 16, 2020 Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Announce Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19 MADISON, WI March 16, 2020 – Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison announced today they will temporarily close their casino beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. “Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison determined the best course of action to protect our employees and guests, as […]
The National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers has postponed its upcoming conference, which was set to take place May 11-15 in Louisiana, hosted by Coushatta Tribe. Following is an update sent out March 16, 2020: ### 21st National Tribal Preservation Conference POSTPONED Dear Conference Participants and Colleagues, It is with sincere regret that we […]
For Immediate Release March 16, 2020 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced plans to self-quarantine after a brief interaction with an individual who was at the time asymptomatic but later tested positive for COVID-19. Congressman Luján is exhibiting no symptoms, and health professionals have advised […]
ICYMI: The National Indian Gaming Association has postponed its 2020 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, which was scheduled to take place March 24-27 in San Diego, California. https://www.indianz.com/IndianGaming/2020/03/16/national-indian-gaming-association-postp.asp
From the First Nations Development Institute: Dear Friends, Partners, Colleagues and Supporters, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting the world with an unprecedented situation that will have immediate and longer-term impacts on our communities, including the Native communities we serve. At First Nations, we are doing our part to protect the health and safety of our […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EPA Expands COVID-19 Disinfectant List, Adding Nearly 200 Additional Products (Lenexa, Kan., March 16, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The list contains nearly 200 additional products—including 40 […]
The Yankton Sioux Tribe remains closed through March 20 following a case of the coronavirus on its homelands in South Dakota. The tribe shut down operations last week after the Indian Health Service confirmed the case. The state had only said the patient was from Charles Mix County. The federal agency later informed Indian Country […]
News Release: Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Announce Temporary Closure Due to the serious public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos will be temporarily closed for a two week period effective at 6am, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. To be clear, there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos to […]
Vision Maker Media has postponed its biennial film festival, originally scheduled to take place April 22-30 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The organization, which works with Native producers to create indigenous programs for television and radio, has tentatively rescheduled the festival for August 27-September 3. “The well-being of the community is our priority,” said Alana Stone, project […]
The U.S. Supreme Court, in an unprecedented move, is postponing arguments that were to take place between March 23-25 and March 30-April 1. The action, announced on Monday, does not immediately address what will happen to the only Indian law hearing on the docket: McGirt v. Oklahoma, whose outcome will determine the jurisdictional status of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 BAY MILLS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS BAY MILLS — In an effort to preserve public health and protect employees, Bay Mills Indian Community has announced the following changes to enterprise operations: — All restaurant dine-in services will cease operation today, aligning with the Governor’s action. Hotel […]
From the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: Due to the growing concerns for schools in relation to COVID-19, at this time, we regret to inform you that there will be no school for Standing Rock Head Start 0-5 Programs this week March 16-20, 2020. At this time the facilities will be sanitized. Thank you for your […]
News Release: March 10, 2020 TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation continues efforts to help its tribal citizens, employees, health centers and schools educate and prepare for the coronavirus within the Cherokee Nation. While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Cherokee Nation, the tribe wants citizens to stay informed and take precautions to […]
From Original Pechanga: List of Tribal Casinos Which Remain Open in S.California https://www.originalpechanga.com/2020/03/list-of-tribal-casinos-which-remain.html List of Tribal Casinos Which Remain Open in S.Cali amid #coronavirushttps://t.co/she5HnEJiM@indianz — Original Pechanga (@opechanga) March 16, 2020
March 13, 2020 Press Release Bill would ensure Tribes have equal access to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention resources to prepare for public health emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic Washington, D.C. – As Congress prepares to pass emergency measures to address the coronavirus pandemic, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources Deb Haaland […]
For Immediate Release March 12, 2020 Senator Tom Udall Introduces Legislation to Increase Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Bill would ensure Indian Tribes have equal access to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resources to prepare for public health emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic WASHINGTON – Today, as the United States combats the global […]
News Release: Navajo Nation Council to hold Special Session Monday, Mar. 16, 2020 WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Speaker Seth Damon announced Friday that a special session of the 24th Navajo Nation Council will be held Monday, Mar. 16, 2020 at the Department of Diné Education beginning at 10:00 AM. The Navajo Nation Council will consider two […]
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