Native Americans begin to take some traditions online Arts & Entertainment Community Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Some tribes are keeping traditions alive during the coronavirus epidemic by hosting social distancing dances and other events online. This is an image of a jingle dress dancer from the Facebook group “Traditional Native Healing.” Twitter Public health and government officials have advised (and sometimes ordered) people to stay in their homes
NICWA to host amended annual conference online Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 The conference has been amended and will take place online. (Image courtesy NICWA.) The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) will host its 38th annual “Protecting Our Children” conference online. The in-person conference that was scheduled to take place in Denver from March 29 to April 1 was cancelled due to concerns related to the
Tribes consulted on speedy, fair distribution of COVID-19 funding Health Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 The Indian Health Service held a conference call with tribal leaders this week to talk about the best way to get COVID-19 funds into the hands of tribes. (Image: IHS Facebook ) Indian Health Service (IHS) officials held a consultation call with tribal leaders regarding COVID-19 funds for Indian Country late on March
Census count continues while COVID-19 delays field operations News Top News by Damon Scott - March 23, 2020March 24, 2020 Households started to receive invitations to participate in the 2020 Census in March. It’s the first time the every-decade count includes an online option to participate. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the census has not stopped, but some operations have changed. As of the publication of this story, more than 11 million households had
Indian Country worried federal government is leaving it behind Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 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. A group of Indian Country leaders said in a March 20 teleconference for members of the media
Native American Caucus fights for Indian Country during coronavirus outbreak Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 All the focus in Congress has turned to the country’s need for emergency funding and assistance to deal with the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic implications. The Congressional Native American Caucus has been working to ensure that Indian Country and its needs are well represented and not left out of discussions as legislation
Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Indian Country pushes for its share of federal help, funds Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 A slew of Native American organizations, groups and stakeholders have been in contact with federal lawmakers and officials as the fallout from the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to unfold. At issue is ensuring Indian Country is not left out or shortchanged in relief efforts for both health care and economic needs. The Native American
Gathering of Nations, Miss Indian World Pageant canceled Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Cheyenne Kippenberger’s reign extended Organizers of the Gathering of Nations Powwow held each year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have canceled the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The event was set to take place April 23-25. The large gathering of spectators and thousands of dancers from hundreds of Tribal Nations coincides with the
Museum’s mummy toe sparked curiosity in Rosebrough Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Research coordinator navigates Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki projects BIG CYPRESS — If Mary Beth Rosebrough’s grandmother hadn’t taken her to a museum when she was six-years-old, she might not be working at the one in Big Cypress today. A trip to the St. Louis Art Museum is still a timeless memory. “I saw a mummy with
Inaugural ‘Seminole Warrior Competition’ crowns its first winners Sports Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 BIG CYPRESS – The first-ever “Seminole Warrior Competition” is in the books, and organizers said it was a success. The event was held Feb. 29 on the Big Cypress Reservation. It was designed to mimic the CrossFit Games, meaning competitors had to complete a variety of skill stations and strength moves as quickly as possible.