COVID-19 in Indian Country
As he heads to a Native American roundtable in Arizona, President Donald Trump is preparing to take credit for releasing the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund that his own administration has held up for more than a month.
Ho-Chunk Nation government officials are keeping their pulses on the COVID-19 pandemic and making adjustments as the situation changes.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,474 as of May 4, 2020. There have been 73 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the U.S.
The Yurok Tribal Police Department, in coordination with the Yurok Tribe’s Incident Command team and Public Health Officer, delivered a cease and desist letter advising the owners of the Log Cabin Diner to immediately discontinue a dine-in service.
The Mescalero Apache Tribe joined tribes across the country in asking for the resignation of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney over her role in an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) joined Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in urging Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to immediately disburse $8 billion in critical relief funds to eligible federally recognized Tribal governments.
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Arizona, Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Arizona) is asking a simple question: Where is the $8 billion in coronavirus relief promised to tribes?
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing 3,974 COVID-19 cases within the system.
With the fate of $8 billion in coronavirus relief still in question, two Indian nations have joined one of the CARES Act lawsuits against the Trump administration.
At a special meeting on May 2, 2020, the Yurok Tribal Council engaged in a detailed dialogue about a local restaurant that opened its doors to sit-down customers.
Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today that agricultural businesses are now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs.
NAFOA is keeping you informed as you adjust to changing times.
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With just a month left before voters go to the polls, Karen Bedonie is looking for ways to boost her struggling Congressional campaign during the worst public health crisis in decades.
President Julian Bear Runner admitted to being arrested this weekend, though he declined to say what charges he is facing as he continues to lead COVID-19 response efforts for the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are calling on city of Page Mayor Levi Tappen to work together with the Navajo Nation to unite efforts to fight COVID-19, following stereotypical and insensitive comments that were posted on social media by Mayor Tappen.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,292 as of May 2, 2020. There have been 73 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin issued a statement on the success of the Paycheck Protection Program.
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation, an entity of Kewa Pueblo, reported 21 COVID-19 positive cases within the tribal community in New Mexico.
McGirt v. Oklahoma, whose outcome affects the Indian Country status of millions of acres in eastern Oklahoma, will be argued May 11, 2020.
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