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  2021-03-31

  Indigenous Peoples and Vaccine's

  One of the reasons Indigenous people aged 55+ were included in the initial COVID vaccine protocols is that is our average life expectancy. Compare this to ages 75+ for non-Indigenous people. After 154 years of Western medicine, we live half of what we did at the time of Contact.
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  2020

  Jewish Melbourne: Jewish Care Coronavirus updates

  Jewish Care runs an aged care home, and so during the Covid-19 crisis they provided regular updates to their community. This was particularly the case when residents and staff tested positive.
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  2020-06-03

  "Notice to Reschedule 2020 Annual General Council and Elections"

  "It is with great pleasure that the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma can announce that we have not had any confirmed positive cases of COVID10 among our tribal members or employees. After many discussions and lengthy conversations, it has been decided to postpone the 2020 Annual General Council and Elections until June 27, 2020... Attached is the approved resolution (Resolution I-20-42) declaring a General Emergency allowable under Article VI Section 1 in the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution."
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  2020-04-17

  Life In Isolation: The Coronavirus... Joseph Ole Mpoe 4

  A virtual exhibition by the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science
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  2019-06-04

  FOR THE RIGHT TO BE NAMED AND COUNTED: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVID-19 STATISTICS

  "We have a great diversity of Indigenous Peoples in the world, Peoples who have been affected in different ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. To name us is to recognize our existence, which is the result of hundreds of years of resistance against invasions and previous epidemics similar to COVID-19. "
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  2020-03-17

  "Wyandotte Nation continues effort to slow spread of coronavirus"

  "The Wyandotte Nation, as part of our ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), will make several changes to keep our citizens, employees and guests safe"
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  2020-05

  "A New Reality Wyandotte Nation makes changes to help stop spread of virus"

  "At the Wyandotte Nation, we have taken across-the-board action to dull the impact of the virus and keep Wyandotte citizens, employees and our customers safe. In mid-March, we announced the closure of a number of Wyandotte facilities. These closures included our Title VI Program (Elder Nutrition Center) inside meals, Preschool and Childcare Facilities, Wyandotte cultural sites and all Wyandotte casinos."
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  2020-06-02

  Oldest Shinnecock Man Turns 103 Old, Family Insists on Celebrating Despite Pandemic

  “Lubin Walter Hunter, the oldest living member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation and oldest living male veteran in the Town of Southampton, according to a Southampton Village proclamation, turned 103 last week. In fact, Hunter may just be the eldest Native American veteran in New York, his family said. In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, his family did not want to pass up the opportunity to celebrate his accomplished life and longevity, organizing a drive-by parade with his friends and community members. Hunter sat regally in a chair, draped with a blanket, at the end of his driveway, surrounded by his children and grandchildren — who wore masks and gloves to protect him from COVID-19. He stoically took in the well wishes one by one as the procession passed by.”
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  2020-04-30

  Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Addresses Tribal Elders

  “Tribal Elder, During this time, I find myself filled with emotion as I watch the COVID-19 coronavirus overtake thousands of people across the nation including Indian Country. Our ancestors endured challenges like this and still survived. We, the proud people of the Cheyenne and Arapaho, will face this challenge together if we take all precautions and stay safe. We have set forth a plan for this health crisis unlike anything most of us have seen in our lifetime. This administration stands by our principle since day one that ‘Tomorrow Starts Today.’”
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  2020-05-15

  Sokaogon Chippewa Mole Lake Band Community Notice

  “Everyone Plays An Important Role in Keeping Our Community Healthy and Safe.”
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  2020-03-08

  Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. Gives COVID-19 Update

  “Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. gives a briefing on recent updates about COVID-19. Dr. Chamaine Brooks-Locklear also gives some important facts and safety tips about the virus. Chairman Godwin encourages the Lumbee People to support each other as well as protect our elderly.”
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  2020-05-11

  Doctors Without Borders Dispatches Team to the Navajo Nation

  “Jean Stowell, head of the organization's U.S. COVID-19 Response Team, told CBS News that Doctors Without Borders has dispatched a team of nine to the hard-hit Navajo Nation in the southwest U.S. because of the crisis unfolding there. The team consists of two physicians, three nurse/midwives, a water sanitation specialist, two logisticians and a health promoter who specializes in community health education. ‘There are many situations in which we do not intervene in the United States, but this has a particular risk profile,’ Stowell said. ‘Situationally, the Native American communities are at a much higher risk for complications from COVID-19 and also from community spread because they don't have access to the variety of things that make it possible to self-isolate… You can't expect people to isolate if they have to drive 100 miles to get food and water.’ Navajo Nation, home to roughly 170,000 people, now has more coronavirus cases per capita than any state in America. Due to a shortage in nursing and specialized medical staff, the most critical patients have to be airlifted to hospitals outside of the reservation. On top of that, Navajo people carry a high rate of diabetes and hypertension, rendering them more susceptible to infection. And as of early May, the region has a higher coronavirus death rate than that of 46 states.”
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  2020-03-12

  ­Ponca Tribal Chairman Addresses the Challenges of Offering Services to a Geographically Unique Community

  “As our people become more and more inundated with news and updates on the Covid19 virus, I’m sure many of you are concerned of the unknown and what’s next.  As far as it relates to our tribal nation, Tribal Council and staff have been addressing this situation for some time… Added to our concerns in this time of uncertainty is the fact that our tribal service delivery areas are spread out over 15 counties in 3 states.  We have several unique areas spread across these areas.  All need the unique attention they deserve.  Our staff is working with all 3 state health organizations and all counties that our service delivery areas are in…While we are doing everything we can to help at this time, your understanding is asked for in knowing that we just may not be able to prevent occurrences from happening.  Again, we will remain committed to protecting our people the absolute best that we can.”
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  2020-04-07

  Taketomi Island: At Least Wear a Mask Please

  A poster created by a community organization on the island of Taketomi, in Okinawa prefecture, Japan, reading "At least, wear a mask, please." Taketomi is famous for its traditional Okinawan village environment - it's one of the best places in all of Japan for visitors to experience the white sand paths, limestone walls, and red terracotta roofs of a traditional Okinawan village. The island's residents rely very heavily on tourism revenue to get by. However, an epidemic like Covid19 can quickly overwhelm and devastate a local community like this. The rest of the poster reads: せめてマスクを着用して下さい 竹富島に観光で訪れた皆さまへ ＊竹富島はオジーオバーが非常に多いです。竹富公民館員数２８２名の内103名が70歳以上の高齢者です。 ＊竹富島は小さな診療所が１つだけしかありません。醫師１名看護師1名事務1名のみ。新型コロナウイルス感染者がいても対応できません。 To everyone visiting Taketomi Island for tourism: At least wear a mask please. Taketomi Island has an extremely high number of grannies and granddads. Of the 282 members of the local citizens' organization, 103 are elders over 70 years old. Taketomi Island has only one small clinic. There is only one doctor, one nurse, and one admin staff. Even if someone were to have coronavirus, they can't respond to it.
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  2020-04-13

  Herring Eggs For Elders Giveaway: Ketchikan Indian Community of Alaska Takes Care of Its People in Time of Need

  Native fisherman share their catches with elders in need in a drive thru or delivery giveaway. #IndigenousStories