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Month: April 2020
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Justice Department Settles Retaliation Claim Against Texas Organization
The Department of Justice today announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Southwest Key Programs (SKP), an organization that operates detention centers in several states, including Texas. The settlement resolves a claim that […]
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COVID-19 cases in First Nations spur leaders to call for field hospitals
… what happens when a First Nation requests military support to … COVID-19 response in First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities. … -19 could have on First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. ( … facing […]
Should Saskatchewan close liquor stores? First Nation says yes, addictions experts disagree
The Montreal Lake Cree Nation has joined the call for the provincial government to close all liquor sales in Saskatchewan, but some experts say this could hurt people struggling with addiction. Chief Frank Roberts said […]
Coronavirus spike on Navajo Nation raises alarms
… respond to coronavirus … in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. “These …… respond to coronavirus … in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. “These …
Navajo Nation cases of coronavirus increase to 214 with seven deaths
… was hospitalized. Across Indian country, Native American communities are locking down to … at least two deaths of Native Americans, in Washington and Oklahoma, and …… was hospitalized. Across Indian country, Native American communities […]
Citing bootleggers and rise of house parties, Sask. First Nation joins call for closing liquor stores during pandemic
… of house parties on our First Nation,” Chief Frank Roberts said …… of house parties on our First Nation,” Chief Frank Roberts said …
Ottawa overestimated cost of compensating First Nations children under tribunal order: budget officer
… order that it compensate First Nations children apprehended from … executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring … , who heads the First Nations Child and Family Caring … found Ottawa discriminated […]
‘Fearing the worst’: Arizona sends in National Guard to help stricken Navajo Nation
… March 29, 2020.Navajo NationThe Navajo, like other Native American tribes, have been waiting … . John Torres, who served numerous Native American populations while in practice in …… March 29, 2020.Navajo NationThe Navajo, like […]