Amid coronavirus, tribes say they aren't getting help they need from federal government

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Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, tribes say they aren't getting the help they need from the federal government. 'Sometimes the first citizens of this country are at the bottom of the list when it comes to federal aid,' says Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez

On many reservations, health care facilities are already chronically underfunded, but coronavirus has stretched limited resources to the brink. A public health crisis has forced tribes to close businesses and a rapid economic downturn has exasperated poverty."It is a perfect storm. It is really highlighting the barriers that Indian country faces every day," said Meredith Raimondi, a spokeswoman for the National Council of Urban Indian Health.

Storm clouds pass over one of many rural homes on the Navajo reservation, which do not have electricity or running water during the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 in Cameron, Arizona. "It has been one of the things that has driven me to ensure that our native people that we are seen and we are heard and we are valued, and that none of us are a statistic," Flanagan said.

 

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Thanks Chris for the attention to our Native Americans. We all have to carry the shame in our treatment of them. Hope you are feeling better.

Cuomo is a racist pig

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This was a great interview. What we did to Native Americans is the actual original sin.

No wampum, me drinkum heap firewater.

Native Americans are separate from federal government laws. That’s what has been established for generations. They request separation, they shall receive their request.

First citizens? They weren't citizens until well after the nation was founded. What is chief putting in his peace pipe?

Warren sold you out for a few cheap votes

White Man from town help Indian Friends

Are YOU SHITTING ME?

Hey ChrisCuomo, your bro is doing a good job also! Congrats and keep it up!

Tribes often repeat that they are sovereign nations. Until they want money from the government.

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