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WASHINGTON — With a deadline looming to disburse CARES Act relief aid to tribes, lawyers representing 14 tribes will be in federal district court today in Washington to argue Congress never intended for Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) to receive any part of the $8 billion allocated for American Indian tribes.
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Two semi-trucks arrived in the capital of the Navajo Nation on Wednesday, to deliver more than 30,000 liters of bottled water that will help first responders and health care workers on the COVID-19 frontlines, as well Navajo citizens in need.
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WINNIPEG — Like all stand-up comics right now, Chad Anderson is sidelined at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has all clubs closed, at least for the near future. While he’s unable to do what he loves, perform live to an audience, his work is at least being showcased on Treaty 1 and Only, a dynamic new stand-up album featuring five hilarious Indigenous comedians.
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Academy-Award Winner Casey Affleck Joins Two Congresswomen and Others to Highlight COVID-19 Awareness
TULSA, Okla. — IllumiNative released a short public service announcement (PSA) video — “Warrior Up: #StayAwayTogether” — on Thursday to raise awareness of the devastating impact of COVID-19 on Native communities.
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — An additional three Navajo Nation citizens have died in the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to Navajo Nation data released Thursday, which means the total deaths surpassed 50 from Wednesday to Thursday. The total death toll stands at 52.
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IllumiNative Releases #StayHomeTogether to Raise COVID-19 Awareness in Indian Country
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WASHINGTON — Three federally recognized South Dakota Sioux tribes filed an injunction in the U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia on Wednesday to stop Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin from including Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) in the distribution of the $8 billion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for tribal governments.
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — If you are interested in donating to the Navajo Nation to assist the tribe in its efforts to stop the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus, you can donate money and non-monetary medical items to the newly formed Navajo Nation COVID-19 Fund.
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. The Navajo Nation reported 76 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday evening, according to the Navajo Department of Health in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service data.
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