COVID-19 in Indian Country
Valentina Blackhorse, a young and vibrant mother from the Navajo Nation, died on April 23, 2020.

Marcus Pino, Sr., a well-liked coach from the Navajo Nation, died on April 16, 2020. He was 42 years old.

The next hearing in the CARES Act lawsuit takes place at 3pm Eastern on April 24, 2020.

The Small Business Administration published an interim final rule including a change to their guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program that would make most tribal gaming operations eligible.

The Pueblo of Jemez has confirmed the first COVID-19 case within the tribal community in New Mexico.

With the coronavirus continuing to exact a heavy toll on the first Americans, a historic showdown is taking place in federal court as Indian Country fights over the future of an $8 billion COVID-19 relief fund promised to tribal governments.

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe are among the poorest and most vulnerable Tribal nations in the country

As part of their new CARES Act lawsuit, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe have filed a sealed motion in federal court.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation announced free online distance learning opportunities to meet the needs of those working remotely during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has posted the transcripts from the CARES Act tribal consultation calls.

A startling trend is emerging in Wyoming. The coronavirus is taking a heavy toll on the first Americans.

The total number of positive #COVID19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 1,206 as of April 21, 2020. There have been 48 #Coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

A video conference hearing is scheduled in the CARES Act lawsuit as tribal governments await word on on $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.

Artist Yatika Starr Fields is running a virtual marathon -- raising money for Indian Country COVID-19 relief every step of the 26.2-mile journey.

Stay up to date on the coronavirus this week on Native America Calling.

5 Things You Need to Know this Week Welcome to #NAFOA2020 Week! (And other important news in Indian Country) 1.  EVENTS: THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR #NAFOA2020 NAFOA’s Virtual Conference officially starts today!  Today’s sessions begin at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. We’ll be discussing the CRA and Indian Country with the US Comptroller of […]

An investigation shows the White House was one of the first recipients of sensitive coronavirus data on nearly 700 tribes and Native entities.

Looking to get up to speed on the #CoronavirusCrisis that emerged out of the Trump administration on April 10, 2020? Here's a recap.

The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,127 for the Navajo Nation as of April 17, 2020. There's been 44 coronavirus related deaths.

The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,042 for the Navajo Nation as of April 16, 2020. There's been 41 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.