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2020-03-24
“As the First People of this land we carry the genetic memory of the devastation pandemics cause, but in this present moment of crisis we are one tribe,” said David Sickey, Tribal Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. “COVID-19 does not discriminate. The virus doesn’t care what ethnicity we are or what our political ideology is. We are facing an invisible enemy that we must unite to defeat. The CoV-2 Rapid Test brings visibility to this faceless foe so that our heroes on the frontlines, the doctors, nurses and first responders, know where to take the fight and how to treat our fellow citizens who have contracted the virus. Fear is stoked by the unknown. With these tests we can reduce the fear factor for people across the United States.” #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-12
Amid uncertainty about the impact COVID-19 would have on the Maya villages of the Toledo District of Belize, several villages enacted their own curfews. These signs were posted as one enters the Queche Maya Village of Laguna. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-07
"Our hearts go out to the family and everyone who is impacted by the tragic loss of a tribal member." --Zuni Governor Panteah #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-27
In an emotional message, Chairman Cromwell addresses his dismay that amid the record confirmed cases of the coronavirus that he was informed that his tribe's reservation was being disestablished and the land taken out of trust. "Not since the termination era of the mid-twentieth century has a Secretary taken action to disestablish a reservation." #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-06
Recommends that "states should take into account Indigenous peoples’ distinctive concepts of health, including their traditional medicine, consult and consider the free prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples in the development of preventive measures on COVID-19." Recommendations also include measures for voluntary isolation from outsiders. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-14
The impact of the U.S. Census Bureau's suspension of field operations in Indian Country due to the pandemic will have profound implications for future funding. As a result, tribal leaders issue a joint statement to Congress asking for the extension of census data collection. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-06
With the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, attention is drawn to the advocates across Indian Country who "worked tirelessly to ensure that the bill included these and other resources to enable tribal nations and commmunities to respond to and recover from the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic." #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-18
"In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, tribal nations – comprised of some of the most vulnerable communities in the United States – have been left out of the conversation. As the COVID-19 pandemic has now reached all 50 states, tribal governments also face heightened challenges to protect their citizens, and have inadequate federal funding and resources to do so." #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-22
Asks for everyone's patience and faith in getting through the pandemic. Announces that the tribal offices and facilities will be closed until further notice and that the tribe has committed to continuing to pay employees. #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-15
"While Census field operations are on hold until at least April 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's even more important for Alaskans to respond to the Census from home...For the first time, you can choose to complete the census online, by phone, or by mail." #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-01
"Stay Home. For our elders, for our tribes, for our culture, for our future...in solidarity we stand together." #IndigenousStories
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03/20/2020
Restrictions enacted to protect village from exposure to virus while attempting to keep life operating at a normal pace. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-18
"The history of relations between the United States and tribal nations is replete with broken promises," which is why the unlawful release of tribal information provided to the Department of Treasury by tribes applying to receive funds from CARES Act has raised alarms. "The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has taken steps to make sure that its bank account is secure." #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-31
"For those sheltering at home and practicing social distancing, there is only so much internet browsing and television watching one can do before cabin fever really sets in. Luckily, the Native Learning Center is ready to step in to expand minds through podcasts and webinare on multiple subjects." #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-31
"Even before the COVID-19 public health crisis began to grip the globe, Indian Country faced significant challenges from underfunding in health care, education, broadband and internet access, economic development, housing, human services and more." As a result, tribal leaders held a March 20 teleconference to discuss their next move. #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-17
Officials from local, state, federal and Nez Perce Tribal government come together for proactive coronavirus planning meeting to "ensure the Nez Perce Tribe is as prepared as can be." #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-31
An image of a front-page article from the Billings [Montana] Gazette reporting that tribes in Montana are set to receive almost eight million dollars in housing funds and a slice of a ten billion dollar stimulus package to help with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be distributed to help tribal governments, enterprises, and businesses recover.
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03/30/2010
Crow Tribal Chairman A.J. Not Afraid opens checkpoints to stem the influx of non-locals searching for areas that are Covid-free.
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2020-04-08
Appeals to tribal citizens about practiciing social distancing during ceremonial season, particularly the tribe's more vulnerable population. To date, two deaths have been confirmed in the tribe due to the pandemic. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-06
Tribal leadership invests in the welfare of its rural tribal community and their neighbors through a donation for coronavirus testing and treatment equiptment. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-10
597 people in Navajo Nation have tested positive for Coronovirus while people also are running out of water. National Guard rushing potable water to rural Navajo families while also setting up emergency health facilities. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-12
Indigenous peoples connect through a Facebook Group called Quarantine Dance Specials 2020 where they record themselves dancing while self-isolating.This article follows Laryn Oakes performing the women's fancy shawl dance in downtown Saskatoon where she was reminded "This is our land. You're dancing...you're doing something positive." #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-26
One example pulled from hundreds of how powwow dancers are dealing with the pandemic by sharing their social distancing powwow videos to stay connected. The gathering of people at powwows may be disrupted, but the chain remains unbroken. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-04
Lummi Tribal Health Center braces for the worst as it struggles to get federal stimulus funding to buy protective gear for health workers as the tribal fitness center is converted into a field hospital for coronavirus patients. #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-26
21 of Arizona's tribal nations establish steps for emergency/unplanned telework to help protect tribal employees. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-08
A one-time event where the tribe's Wassaja Memorial Health Center distributed surgical masks in the back-parking lot of the facility to community members to "flatten the curve of COVID-19 infection rates." #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-08
Tribal leadership launches social media campaign in collaboration with Gila River Health Care staff to inform community on status of Covid-19. Addresses the status of the positive cases and reassures community that there are also an "overwhelming number of negative" cases of people who were tested, which means "we are getting a handle on what is actually going on and that is key to our success in beating this." For questions, the community is encouraged to call a reservation Coronavirus Hotline. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-03
“As matters progress with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, additional advisories and Orders may follow,” said Hopi Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma, “but we are implementing what precautions and restrictions that we feel are currently warranted to ensure the public health and welfare of our people. It is important to remember, as has been said before, ‘a virus does not move, people move it’, so we encourage the Hopi public to take charge of their own health and welfare and be cautious in their daily interactions with others during this time.” #IndigenousStories
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03/26/2020
The Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council has declared a tribal emergency and passed a resolution to create an Incident Command System (ICS), comprised of representatives from police, fire, health, IT, and communications. The ICS and has been authorized by the tribal council to communicate directly with the community about information regarding Covid-19. It is a way to funnel information through "a central source" so that it is accurate and up-to-date. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-08
Navajo Nation assures Hopi Tribe that its members whose lands are surrounded by the Navajo Nation will not be impacted by Navajo curfew implemented to compat the spread of the Coronavirus. Hopi leadership voiced support of the Navajo Nation's 57-Hour curfew asking member of the Hopi Tribe to respect their efforts and comply with the Public Health Emergency Order. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-10
To protect tribal citizens, the Hualapai Tribe enforces a Stay at Home Order and curfew. Offense 1: written/verbal warning; Offense 2: $200 fine (non-tribal members to be removed from reservation for 1 year); and Offense 3: up to 30 days of imprisonment and additional fine. Recommends that citizens "limit your time off the reservation." #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-08
"We encourage community members to remain calm, and take this matter seriously and be aware this case may be a result of 'community spread.' Please continue following CDC reccomendations at home and refrain from visiting other homes unless necessary. As you make necessary visits consider elderly and youth." #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-13
"Due to confirmed case in our community the Quechan Tribe has decided to cancel all community events... This will remain until further notice." #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-09
Addresses community with encouraging words as they enter the Easter weekend. To date, all 37 tests sent in from tribal members have come back negative for the virus. Asks that they continue practicing social distancing and following other protocols.
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2020-03-31
Gives directions to tribal members based on CDC requirements. "If you feel sick, please call your local health centers." She also warns citizens to not fall prey to scammers looking for personal information and do all grocery shopping for elders in the tribe.
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2020-03-30
With a tribal member testing positive on March 28th, reservation residents are expected to follow strict guidelines of self-isolation and individuals and businesses entering the reservations will be heavily monitored and limited. #IndigenousStories
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03/13/2020
Recommendations for Indigenous people to stay grounded during the pandemic, including a call to connect with traditional medicines and knowledge and build community.
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03/23/2020
Dallas Goldtooth (Dakota/Dine) moderates a conversation with speakers Linda Black Elk, Stacy Bohlen, and Nicole Redvers representing different tribes and organizations across the United States and Canada to discuss the measures that tribal communities are taking to care for their members during the pandemic. #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-24
Indigenous women continue connecting even in when faced with the call to social distance through virtual beading circles.
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04/2020
"Plagues and pandemics have affected us before. We have survived. We remain diligent in our resilience." Open call for Indigenous artists to create traditional crafted face masks for an exhibit called "Breathe" in order to "to express ourselves in the face of this new pandemic."
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2020-04-09
In response to the "unique impacts and challenges" experienced by Native Nations in the wake of the pandemic, the Rapid City-based NDN Collective, Inc. announces the creation of the NDN Covid-19 Response Project to provide grants, communication, and strategic support to tribal nations and Indigenous organizations. "The overall design of the project is to provide quick response resources to Indigenous communities bracking from economic impacts, stresses to public services and combating the spread of misinformation due to Covid-19."