Close Up USET postponed until fall Community News by Beverly Bidney - March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 Another casualty of the coronavirus is the Close Up / USET Impact Week program, which had been scheduled for March 16-19. The good news is that it is tentatively rescheduled for Sept. 27-Oct. 1, according to the Close Up Foundation. The cancellation has impacted students and parents who were looking forward to
‘No More Stolen Ancestors’ campaign urges return of Seminole ancestral remains Community News by Beverly Bidney - March 30, 2020September 19, 2024 BIG CYPRESS — The Seminole Tribe’s effort to get 1,496 ancestral remains back from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) continues after more than eight years of trying. The repatriation effort, led by the Native American Graves Protection from Repatriation Act Committee (NAGPRA), from within the Tribe’s
Egmont Key trip evokes ‘sadness and sense of pride’ for Seminoles Community News by Beverly Bidney - March 30, 2020September 19, 2024 EGMONT KEY — When about 40 people – mostly Seminoles – braved the cold air and the Gulf of Mexico’s choppy seas to visit an island near the mouth of Tampa Bay on Feb. 29, they were stepping back into a critical chapter in the Tribe’s history. In what was essentially
Tribes’ inclusion in $2.2 trillion COVID-19 package seen as progress Community by Damon Scott - March 30, 2020September 19, 2024 Tribes have historically had to fight for every dollar of federal funding it receives. The Indian Health Service – which has taken on a critical role during the COVID-19 public health crisis – has had to do so as well, even though the federal government has an obligation to properly fund IHS under treaties
Latest COVID-19 funding includes $8 billion for Indian Country Community News by Damon Scott - March 26, 2020September 19, 2024 The third major emergency funding package making its way through the U.S. Congress to address the COVID-19 public health and economic crises includes $8 billion for Indian Country. The Senate passed the $2.2 trillion “CARES Act” late on March 25. It now goes to the House for consideration before it would make its way to President
Native Americans begin to take some traditions online Arts & Entertainment Community by Damon Scott - March 25, 2020September 19, 2024 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 by Damon Scott - March 24, 2020September 19, 2024 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
Indian Country worried federal government is leaving it behind Community News by Damon Scott - March 20, 2020September 19, 2024 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
Indian Country deals with coronavirus Community News by Beverly Bidney - March 19, 2020September 19, 2024 The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on Indian Country, including the Seminole Tribe, which has taken numerous steps to protect community members, employees and guests at its businesses. Tribal Council declared an emergency closing of Tribal offices effective March 16 until further notice. Some Tribal businesses are partially operational. Here’s a rundown
Native American Caucus fights for Indian Country during coronavirus outbreak Community News by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020September 19, 2024 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
