Pascua Yaqui Tribe to launch vaccination incentive program
The tribe is offering $100 to members living in Arizona who are fully-vaccinated.
U.S. Education Secretary visits Tohono O'odham Community College
Secretary Cardona pitched President Biden's 'Build Back Better' agenda and listened to the needs of the community.
White Mountain Apache Tribe announces first Delta variant cases
The small tribe has been hit hard throughout the pandemic with over 4,000 cases since April 2020.
UA issues statement acknowledging Indigenous lands
The university said it hopes to use the statement to guide education, partnerships, and community service.
Supreme Court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
The court ruled 6-3 against a Democratic challenge to the restrictions
Supreme Court has decided Alaska Native Corporations qualify for CARES Act funding
If the court had sided with federally-recognized tribes, some tribal nations, possibly in Arizona, may have received more funds.
COVID-19 Delta variant identified in the Navajo Nation
The first confirmed appreance of the variant comes as the nation nears 31,000 cases.
Fire restrictions, State trust land and Navajo Nation
To reduced fire danger, access to state trust land closes and the Navajo Nation implements Stage 2 fire restrictions.
Former Havasupai chairman dies at 73
Rex Tilousi was an advocate against uranium mining within the Grand Canyon, home of the tribe.
Haaland announces investigation into Indigenous boarding schools
She said 'at no time in history' has such a probe reflected the true impact of the policy among Indigenous families.
Tohono O'odham Nation advocates in Congress for properly funded federal services
Tribal leaders call out government's failure to fulfill promises to fund hospitals, school and detention centers in tribal lands.
Public radio investigates tribal jails, finds tragedy
The investigation identifies a 'pattern of neglect and mismanagement that lead to their death.'
House bill introduced to ensure access to health data for tribes
If passed, tribal health authorities wouldn't have to 'negotiate' for information to inform health policy.
San Carlos Apache Tribe nearly halts spread of coronavirus
Average number of positive COVID-19 cases is down to less than 1% a week
Local tribes update current COVID-19 health policies
The Tohono O'odham Nation reaffirmed its masking requirements, while the Pascua Yaqui Tribe approved a resolution to lift its stay-at-home order.
