COVID-19 in Indian Country
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 UmonHon Nation Public School (Omaha Tribe in Macy, Nebraska) extended its winter break for three extra days from March 16-18.

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, […]

The annual Denver March Powwow, planned for March 20-22, has been postponed. Updates on a future time will be posted on the event’s Facebook page and website. “Our Board of Directors and staff were Warriors to the end but like all good leaders they put the people first and made a heartbreaking decision. Our prayers […]

For Immediate Release March 11, 2020 National Indian Health Board Postpones Tribal Public Health Summit Due to COVID-19 Concerns Due to growing concerns around the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Directors and CEO of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) announce that the 2020 National Tribal Public Health Summit, currently scheduled to […]

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: NCUIH Cancels 2020 Conference, Announces Virtual Annual Meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (March 12, 2020) – On March 12, 2020, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) Board of Directors announces the cancellation of the in-person 2020 Conference: New Opportunities in Urban Indian Health from March 24 – 27, 2020 in Washington, […]

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 […]

The Native American Finance Officers Association has continued planning for its 38th Annual Conference,  set to take place April 6-7, 2020, at the JW Marriott Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.

NEWS RELEASE: IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO NAMA MEMBERS REGARDING COVID-19 AND OUR MUSIC SUBMISSION PROCESS Across the country, necessary steps are aggressively being taken to protect our entire poplulation from the potential exposure and spread of Coronavirus which is now a global pandemic. The NCAA, NHL, NBA, MLB, WWE, Disneyland and a plethora of other sports and […]

BOZEMAN – The American Indian Council and the Montana State University Department of Native American Studies announced Friday that the 2020 American Indian Council Powwow will be canceled due to concerns about the coronavirusdisease COVID-19.   The MSU American Indian Council Powwow is traditionally one of the largest in Montana, attracting thousands of visitors and […]

Chairman Darrel G. Seki, Sr., of the Red Lake Nation declared a COVID-19 state of emergency on March 13, 2020.

News Release: Voluntary Short-Term Closure of Gun Lake Casino for the Health and Safety of Guests and Team Members   (Wayland, Mich.) – While there has been no reported cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Gun Lake Casino, in the best interest of the Gun Lake Casino community, and in support of Governor Whitmer’s recent directive, […]

A statement from Independent presidential Candidate Mark Charles, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, on March 14, 2020: “…I encourage everyone to not overlook the danger this virus presents to our more vulnerable populations; especially elders, people who are house-less and those with compromised immune and respiratory systems. And while I encourage you to practice […]

A statement from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Business Committee:  “The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians wholeheartedly stand with all of those directly and indirectly affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19), as countries and communities face unprecedented challenges and difficult decisions. San ManuelCasino has been closely following the news of Coronavirus as reported by the Centers […]

NEWS RELEASE: PECHANGA ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RESORT CASINO UNTIL END OF MARCH FOR HEALTH & SAFETY OF GUESTS AND TEAM MEMBERS PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif. – (March 14, 2020) – Tribal Leaders today announced that the Pechanga Resort Casino will be temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure will be effective Monday, […]

The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and in New York City are temporarily closed under a directive issued by the Smithsonian Institution. https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-museums-and-national-zoo-close-march-14