Local tribal casinos describe reopening during a pandemic
Jun 16, 2020 Those headed to tribal casinos in Southern Arizona can expect to wear a mask and navigate plexiglass barriers.
Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse
Jun 11, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.
No border wall for Arizona tribe's Colorado River stretch
Jun 11, 2020 The cross-border Cocopah Indian Tribe has lived along the river delta for centuries.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe appoints new leadership
Jun 9, 2020 The council appointed Peter S. Yucupicio to his fourth term as the head of the tribe.
Participants speak out about missing and murdered Indigenous peoples in listening session
Jun 2, 2020 Tribal leaders and advocates called for a stronger response to the crisis of Indigenous Americans experiencing violence.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe receives roughly $27 million in coronavirus relief
Jun 1, 2020 The tribe says it’s allotting some of the money to immediate needs and will save a portion for coronavirus costs later this year.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe pushes distanced voting in Monday’s council election
May 29, 2020 The tribe is offering a few voting options to minimize risk to voters during the pandemic.
Defense Department cuts funding for border wall section in Yuma
May 26, 2020 A court document pulls funding for a 7-mile stretch that would have crossed tribal land.
Listening session scheduled about missing and murdered Indigenous people
May 25, 2020 The presidential task force's teleconference will listen to the stories of tribal leaders and others.
House-backed HEROES Act proposes additional stimulus funds for tribes
May 19, 2020 If signed into law, the bill would include $20 billion for tribal governments plus funds for other tribal provisions.
'Ireland stands with you': Navajo Nation GoFundMe gets many international donations
May 6, 2020 Millions in donations have come to the Navajo Nation both through the government as well as a GoFundMe page.
Federal government releases delayed coronavirus relief funds to tribes
May 5, 2020 A lawsuit that questioned what entities qualified as tribal governments delayed the roll out of money from the CARES Act.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe to receive COVID-19 tests from UA
Apr 30, 2020 The additional tests add 1,500 to the tribe's supply, which was fewer than 100.
Plan to ‘revive’ uranium mining called unneeded, unwanted by advocates
Apr 30, 2020 Environmentalists fear the removal of regulations on the industry, which they say has yet to address a toxic legacy.
Rule makes small casinos eligible for Paycheck Protection Program
Apr 27, 2020 Lawmakers from Arizona are calling the SBA interim rule a win for some of the state's tribal casinos.
AZ Rep. proposes federal malpractice insurance for urban Indian health facilities
Apr 24, 2020 Expanded coverage would apply off-reservation where the majority of tribal members live.Selected Archive Filters
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