Covid-19 in Indian Country

Today's Headlines

April 3, 2020 A travel advisory near Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. The tribe has confirmed a COVID-19 case and is asking community members to limit travel outside the reservation. (Photo-Pueblo of Zuni, Facebook)   Some Pueblos communities confirm first cases of COVID-19 Volunteers deliver traditional herbs to elders in Rapid City Doctor discusses anxiety and stress during the pandemic Click here to listen to these stories.    ** Coming up... Monday, April 6, 2020 - Securing a slice of the stimulus pie The federal government's response to the COVID-19 crisis includes a $2.2 trillion stimulus package. Of that, $10 billion is aimed specifically toward helping tribal health, housing, education, and business recovery, among other things. The crisis is already severely affecting tribes, businesses and individuals. Health and business experts are still not able to predict the full extent of the financial damage. We'll talk with tribal policy and economic experts about what the stimulus package makes available for tribes and how you might see those funds working in your community.                                                                              Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - Prioritizing child welfare during the pandemic Native child adoptions, court hearings and in-person family visitations are some of the things grinding to a halt because of efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. Many child welfare advocates are also worried that states may use the current confusion to withhold information important to adequately assessing cases where the Indian Child Welfare Act may apply. We'll check in with the National Indian Child Welfare Association on suggestions they are providing for tribal child welfare agencies, attorneys and individuals about how to navigate the new normal of COVID-19 restrictions. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - Mashpee Wampanoag land status The Trump Administration took the unprecedented step of disestablishing the Mashpee Wampanoag's more than 300 acre reservation in Massachusetts. Tribal Chairman Cedric Cromwell described the action as "cruel" and "unnecessary." It sent shock waves through Indian Country and unnerved some tribal leaders who fear such a precedent could lead to more trust land reversals in the future. We'll get updates about the issue and get reaction from tribal leaders.                                                                                  Thursday, April 9, 2020 - STDs on the rise As the country grapples with an unprecedented pandemic threat, there is another health concern on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's most recent report shows rates of sexual transmitted disease (STDs) are at an all-time high. The revelation comes in the Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2018 report. Native Americans have some of the highest rates for diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. We'll talk about what can be done to prevent further infections and how that is affected by COVID-19 pandemic.                Friday, April 10, 2020 - Refuge during difficult times Many people turn to prayer, traditional practices or messages of encouragement during times of personal or communal crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic limits people's ability to connect in groups to heal. But there are still ways to find fellowship and access spiritual solace. We'll get perspective from three people about what they are leaning on during this crisis. How are you managing? Send us an email to comments@nativeamericacalling.com with how you are getting through this challenging time. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Native America Calling is a national call-in program that invites guests and listeners to join a dialogue about current events, music, arts, entertainment and culture. The program is hosted by Tara Gatewood (Isleta Pueblo) and airs live each weekday from 1-2 pm Eastern. Join the conversation by calling 1-800-996-2848. LISTEN

ICWA on Native America Calling

Monday, March 11, 2019 - The human faces of the Indian Child Welfare Act

 

Autumn Adams spent a good portion of her life in foster care. She says the Indian Child Welfare Act saved her life because she was able to stay in her tribal community. ICWA is called the 'gold standard' of child welfare policy. The 40-year-old law is under fire through a number of court cases, including a recent federal court ruling out of Texas that deemed the law unconstitutional. We'll hear from individuals who have been affected by ICWA. 

 

Native America Calling is a national call-in program that invites guests and listeners to join a dialogue about current events, music, arts, entertainment and culture.

The program is hosted by Tara Gatewood (Isleta Pueblo) and airs live each weekday from 1-2 pm Eastern.

Join the conversation by calling 1-800-996-2848. 

Native America Calling August 17, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012 – Finding Your Native Roots After Being Adopted: 

Imagine if you grew up away from your tribal community and had no clue that you were an Indigenous person and the only identity that you had to hold onto was from a non-Native family who was raising you as one of their own. Now just what would you do if you felt the call of your people and the reservation wanting you to come home? Would you act on it? Is it easy for a person who has been adopted out to come home when they feel the need? What does it mean to discover your Native roots? Do our tribal communities welcome those that have the urge to return? Join us as we talk with Sarah Koi (Cree) a Native adoptee discovering her Native roots, adoptee Adrian Greybuffalo (Sisseton/Wahpeton) and Rachel Banks-Kupcho (Leech Lake Ojibwe) Anu Family Services.