COVID-19 in Indian Country
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
COVID-19 Statement from the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Greetings Tribal Members, The Tribal Governing Board is aware that people are worried about the spread of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and we want to reassure you that we are well prepared to care for our tribal members if the […]
The 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL Office of the Speaker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2020 Uranium public hearings postponed WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Naabik’íyáti Committee of the 24th NavajoNation Council announced Thursday that the Mar. 13 and Mar. 14 UraniumPublic Hearings planned for Chinle and Tuba City are postponed until further notice. “The postponements […]
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska enacted a 30-day travel ban for all employees and elected officials starting this past Wednesday, March 11. The tribe also discouraged visitors from traveling to the tribe’s northeast Nebraska reservation until the tribe lifts its travel ban. The tribe also launched a COVID-19 hotline for people experiencing symptoms that may […]
News Release: Muscogee (Creek) Nation Declares COVID-19 State of Emergency – March 13, 2020 https://www.mcn-nsn.gov/executive-order-20-01-declaring-a-state-of-emergency/ OKMULGEE, Oklahoma — Effective today, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill has declared a state of emergency for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to minimize the potential spread of the Coronavirus Disease, also known as COVID-19. “We are treating […]
Flandreau Public School (Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in Flandreau, South Dakota) will be closed March 16-20.
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska declared a state of emergency on Friday. Tribal Chairman Larry Wright Jr. expressed concern about the great distance between the tribe’s service delivery areas in 15 counties and in 3 states. “Our staff is working with all three state health organizations and all counties that our service delivery areas are […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2020 Nez-Lizer announce temporary reduction in non-essential government services, closure of schools, and public parks to prevent spread of COVID-19 WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On Friday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer announced more proactive measures to prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the Navajo […]
The Rosebud Casino (Rosebud Sioux Tribe) near Valentine, Nebraska has temporarily canceled bingo until further notice.
The Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota approved a “Declaration of Disaster” on Friday after a resident from Charles Mix County who visited its local IHS hospital tested positive for COVID-19. The tribe also closed its schools from March 16-20.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe closed all schools on the Pine Ridge Reservation for two weeks starting Monday, March 16. The tribe also declared a state of emergency and banned all travel for employees and elected officials, expressing concern about the lack of COVID-19 test kits and the potential impact of the virus on the tribe, […]
NEWS RELEASE: BAY MILLS EMPLOYEES CLEARED OF VIRUS EXPOSURE BAY MILLS — On March 10, Bay Mills Indian Community became aware that two of our employees might have been exposed to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while on out-of-state travel to the Washington, D.C. area. Those employees reported the exposure immediately and took appropriate steps to distance themselves […]
News Release: March 12, 2020 Navajo Gaming Proactively Plans for COVID-19 Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) is proactively planning and taking precautionary measures in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “The health and safety of our guests and team members are our top priorities. We are closely monitoring developments and […]
Chairman Darrel G. Seki, Sr., of the Red Lake Nation declared a COVID-19 state of emergency on March 13, 2020.
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