News

News Coverage of Efforts by Tribes to Self-Isolate in the Face of Pressure of Nonmembers to Enter Indian Lands

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Al Jazeera: “As Native peoples self-isolate, outsiders are still demanding in”

CBS: “Longstanding issues put Native American communities at high COVID-19 risk”

Parker Pioneer: “A look at Montana v. U.S., the court case in CRIT’s ‘stay-at-home’ order“//”CRIT says Governor’s order doesn’t apply in Town of Parker, Tribal Council’s resolution does”

Parker Live: “CRIT Attorney General hits back at Town of Parker over COVID-19 orders”

ABC: “Isolated indigenous tribes risk extinction from coronavirus, experts say”

More ammo for the paper on the pandemic and Montana 2….

Underscore News Profile of Pandemic Epidemic on Oregon Tribes

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is “Oregon tribes’ primary engines – casinos – stalled by COVID-19.”

HuffPo: “Gov. Whitmer Creates Coronavirus Task Force To Address Effect On Black Americans”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here. At least two Michigan Natives are on the task force as well.

Mother Jones Profile on CARES Act/ANC Suit

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Tristan Ahtone Pulitzer Talk April 21

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here: “Indigenous Lands and the Land-Grant University System: A Talks @ Pulitzer.”

The article is here.

 

NYTs: Land O’Lakes To Remove Indian Maiden Mascot/Logo from Its Butter

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is “Land O’Lakes Removes Native American Woman From Its Products.”

NYTs: “How Native Americans Are Fighting a Food Crisis”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Arizona News 15: “Navajo Nation low on water, approaching top 3 hot spots in US”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Shanelle Afcan & Christina McDonogh: “Two Women Fighting To Prevent COVID-19 From Destroying Rural Alaska”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.