COVID-19 in Indian Country
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 Third member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, Public Health Emergency Order issued WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed on Wednesday evening by the Navajo Department of Health that a third […]
The 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL Office of the Speaker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 Navajo Nation Council assures students, returning relatives that borders are not closed WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — After reports circulated Wednesday that the Navajo Nation was issuing a closure of its borders, Speaker Seth Damon of the 24th Navajo Nation Council […]
The 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL Office of the Speaker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 Legislative Branch to close, Council to continue addressing COVID-19 legislation WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Speaker Seth Damon directed all Legislative Branch programs to close administrative offices and to begin implementing remote work plans for all staff on Mar. 18, 2020. The […]
NEWS RELEASE March 18, 2020 Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino & Resort and UltraStar Multi-Tainment Center to temporarily suspend operations Ak-Chin Indian Community expands COVID-19 prevention measures Ak-Chin Community Council has announced additional safeguard measures to protect Tribal members and the public from the spread of Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Specifically, the UltraStar Multi-Tainment Center at […]
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 For Immediate Release TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND GAMING OPERATIONS Action taken to Slow COVID-19 Pandemic, Support Community Health TUCSON, Ariz. — Leaders of the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) have made the decision to suspend their gaming operations temporarily. All Desert Diamond Casino properties […]
Rep. Ben McAdams (D-Utah) reported testing positive for COVID-19, becoming the second member of Congress to contract the coronavirus. Statement: “On Saturday evening, after returning from Washington, D.C., I developed mild cold-like symptoms. In consultation with my doctor on Sunday, I immediately isolated myself in my home. I have been conducting all meetings by telephone. […]
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Florida) has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first member of Congress to do so. In a post on social media, he said he placed himself in self-quarantine last Friday and has been working from an apartment in Washington, D.C. His district in Florida includes Miccosukee and Seminole homelands. I'm feeling […]
Navajo Nation President Jonatha Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer held a Press Conference to provide updates addressing COVID-19 cases that were confirmed for two members on the Navajo Nation. Navajo Nation Chief Justice JoAnn Jayne, Dr. Jill Jim, Navajo Department of Health Director, Roselyn Tso, Navajo Area Indian Health Service Director, Dr. Loretta Christensen, […]
SHERWOOD VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS Sherwood Valley Casino Will Temporarily Suspend Operations to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 WILLITS, CA – Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians announced today that in an abundance of precaution they have made the difficult decision to suspend all operations through the end […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2020 Hoyer Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act WASHINGTON, DC – Following passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in the United States Senate, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) signed the enrolled bill to send to the President for his signature. “The House took swift action to […]
03.18.20 Chair Grijalva Pushes for Clarity on Federal Coronavirus Response in Indian Country – Asks for Documentation of Testing Equipment at Tribal Centers Washington, D.C. – Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today sent a letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, principal deputy director for Indian Health Services (IHS), citing a number of concerns about the […]
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates March 18, 2020 Release Number CB20-RTQ.08 MARCH 18, 2020 — Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 The National Congress of American Indians Calls for More Attention to COVID-19 Impacts in Indian Country WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, tribal nations – comprised of some of the most vulnerable communities in the United States – have been left out of the […]
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, […]
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