COVID-19 in Indian Country
Leaders of the Puyallup Tribe have confirmed the first COVID-19 case within their community.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is sharing a personal story from someone who tested positive for COVID-19,

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne have been notified of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the community of Akwesasne.

The Tribal Canoe Journeys, an annual cultural and spiritual gathering among tribes in the Pacific Northwest, has been delayed.

The Lummi Nation has confirmed 16 positive COVID-19 cases within the tribal community in Washington.

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Seth Damon extends gratitude to the nation’s doctors on National Doctors’ Day.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is updating his people on the coronavirus.

The Navajo Police Department began holding road blocks, as the Navajo Nation-wide curfew took effect.

The number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached a total of 148 for the Navajo Nation.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, Vice President Myron Lizer, and the Division of Economic Development announced that all Bashas’ Diné Markets on the Navajo Nation will extend their elderly shopping hours.

The Naat’áanii Development provided the following official statement to correct false and misleading statements that mischaracterized the organization and its work.

Bay Mills Resort & Casinos has announced that casino operations will remain closed until at least the end of April.

The number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached a total of 128 for the Navajo Nation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ak-Chin Community Council has declared a State of Emergency due to the growing public health threat posed by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) Management Board has taken action to extend the suspension of operations through April 23, 2020.