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Latest COVID-19 funding includes $8 billion for Indian Country

by Damon Scott -

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

Online workshop about Caloosahatchee Reservoir Project open to public

by From Press Release -

The South Florida Water Management District invites the public to learn more about the Caloosahatchee Reservoir Water Quality Feasibility Study and provide input and ideas about additional water quality improvements for the Caloosahatchee Reservoir Project. SFWMD will hold a public workshop online only March 25 from 6 p.m. to 8

NICWA to host amended annual conference online

by Damon Scott -

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

Census count continues while COVID-19 delays field operations

by Damon Scott -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

by Beverly Bidney -

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

Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Indian Country pushes for its share of federal help, funds

by Damon Scott -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

National tribal organizations to hold town hall webinar on COVID-19

by The Seminole Tribune -

The National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Health Board and Native American Finance Officers Association will hold a tribal leader town hall on the COVID-19 pandemic March 17 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. via webinar. The webinar is scheduled to feature discussions on how the organizations are responding to the fight against

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