COVID-19 in Indian Country
In a video message on March 24, 2020, Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton announced the closure of the tribe’s administrative offices to the public. The decision comes after the tribe already closed its casinos, wellness centers, community centers and Head Start sites in Oklahoma. “We’ll reopen buildings and programs as soon as we can,” Batton […]
In a video message on March 24, 2020, Seneca Nation President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. reprimanded an individual on Seneca territory who he said was promoting unproven cures for the coronavirus. “This can actually be extremely dangerous,” Armstrong said in the video. Armstrong also announced the successful reopening of the tribe’s health care facilities in New […]
March 24, 2020 Following Administration Briefing, Chair Grijalva and House Dems Call for Congressional Relief Bill to Address Desperate Health Needs in Indian Country Washington, D.C. – Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Vice Chair Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States – all […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2020 UTE MOUNTAIN CASINO HOTEL TEMPORARILY CLOSES TO ASSIST WITH PREVENTION OF COVID-19 SPREAD TO GUESTS AND TRIBAL COMMUNITY Hotel and casino now closed, tentatively set to re-open in April 2020; Travel Centers in Towaoc and White Mesa remain open for travelers, long haul truck drivers Towaoc, Colorado (March 24, […]
March 23, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE: THE RED LAKE TRIBAL COUNCIL HEREBY ORDERS COVID-19 PANDEMIC CURFEW FOR THE RED LAKE RESERVATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY IN THIRTY DAY INTERVALS TO SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH & SAFETY OF THE RED LAKE BAND MEMBERS. ### Resolution No. 77-2020 imposes a curfew from 10pm to 6am.
On March 23, 2020, the Ramah Chapter of the Navajo Nation reported the first positive COVID-19 case in the community. The Ramah Chapter is located in Cibola County and McKinley County in New Mexico. It’s not contiguous to the reservation but is still a part of the Navajo Nation, where a “stay at home” order […]
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2020 Navajo Nation’s positive tests for COVID-19 reaches 49 WINDOW ROCK – On Tuesday evening, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed of 10 additional positive COVID-19 tests by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area IHS, […]
Join the National Indian Education Association and outspoken citizens from the tribe at the center of the best-selling book, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. We will be discussing the upcoming movie, historical trauma, books by Native authors on the same subject, and Hollywood and Native history and portrayal. Featuring: Jim Gray, Former […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2020 10 new positive COVID-19 cases reported among Navajo people WINDOW ROCK – On Tuesday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed of 10 new positive COVID-19 tests by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area IHS, bringing the overall total to 39 cases for Navajo […]
A message about housing and evictions from Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-Minnesota), who lost her older brother to coronavirus. When we ask folks to stay home, they need to have a home — and no one should have to choose between their home and their health. Today @GovTimWalz and I announced we are suspending evictions […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 23, 2020 OIGA CONFIRMS ALL OKLAHOMA TRIBAL CASINOS ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO COMBAT COVID-19 SPREAD Oklahoma City – Officials with Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association confirmed on Monday that all of its tribal members have closed their casinos temporarily. Each tribe is a unique, independent sovereign nation, and they are united under […]
For Immediate Release March 23, 2020 Seven Congressional Leaders Join 450+ Progressive Organizations to Demand People’s Bailout in Response to Coronavirus Crisis Dear Colleague letter to Congressional leaders calls for “down payment” on green economy WASHINGTON D.C — Indigenous Environmental Network is participating in a large coalition that is developing the “Five Principles […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2020 Court postpones hearing on Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit Plaintiffs and defendants jointly asked for delay due to COVID-19 pandemic SANTA FE—The First Judicial District Court has postponed the hearing, set for this Friday, to hold the state in compliance with the court order on the Yazzie/Martinez v. State of New Mexico […]
While the Smithsonian Institution is currently unable to welcome visitors to view the latest exhibitions in its galleries, the National Museum of the American Indian is pleased to share the work of Native photographers through the exhibition website for “Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field.” The exhibition is simultaneously installed at our DC and NY […]
I hope this e-Newsletter finds you well. Indigenous Language Institute (ILI) is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely, and with the most recent official declaration of this status as a “national emergency”, we have postponed two of our major national training workshops that were scheduled for March and April 2020 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. […]
Association on American Indian Affairs PLEASE JOIN US TO #SHAREHEALING Friday, March 27 at 5:00 pm EST Dear Friends, This is a challenging time, and it may be difficult or impossible to come together in person to celebrate life and pray for our continued health and healing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Association on […]
The Gila River Indian Community confirmed two positive COVID-19 cases on the evening of March 23, 2020. One patient is a Gila River citizen and the other is a citizen of “another federally recognized tribe,” according to a press release. In a video posted on the evening of March 23, Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis […]
Statement Regarding San Manuel Casino Temporary Closure March 23, 2020 “To help protect the health and safety of our community, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have decided to extend the closure of San Manuel Casino through April 11. The Tribe will continue to pay all team members, including benefits, during this time. The […]
Yurok Tribe Implements Closure on Tribal Lands March 23, 2020 Effective immediately, all Yurok Tribal lands, parks, preserves, beaches and boat launches, including all camping and overnight stays, are closed to NON-residents. By eliminating additional visitors, we are limiting the exposure to our Tribal members and community. This decision has been made due to the […]
Some updates from Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer ### ###
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