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  • Northern Cheyenne pen pal program keeps elders connected during pandemic lockdown

    October 08, 2020 |

    National Native News |

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    Response Location: United States, Northern Cheyenne Tribal Nation, Montana

    The Northern Cheyenne Tribe’s Elderly Program Facebook page posted a call for pen pals to keep Northern Cheyenne elders engaged and socially connected during COVID-19 lockdowns. The program started by profiling ten residents of an independent living center, posting their name, picture, and interests. The response has been overwhelming. Every two weeks each resident receives upwards of 40 letters, which are initially placed in plastic bags and “quarantined.” Letters come from all over the world and a lot of people also began sending other supplies that were noted on an Amazon wish list, like sanitizer.

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  • A Native American Clinic Gives Doses of Cultural Healing During COVID-19

    October 08, 2020 |

    U.S. News & World Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    The Native American Community Clinic in Minneapolis is utilizing telehealth practices to treat both the medical and spiritual needs of the community and its patients. Although the "spiritual-meets-traditional care program" was already in place and had received funding before the coronavirus pandemic, it is now being implemented as a telehealth system with patients reporting that it has helped to create a sense of connection despite the adherence to physical distancing.

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  • Global online forum invites people to share their stories and questions about COVID-19

    October 07, 2020 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States

    An online forum focused on providing an outlet for those who are seeking a way "to share their experiences with COVID-19" has gained a global community with participants from five countries engaging in discussions. Although the forum does not require users to identify themselves and could pose a risk for the spread of misinformation, the main purpose of the site is for anecdotal storytelling that helps users feel a sense of connection and companionship.

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  • Who ya gonna call? Remote learning helpline for teachers...and parents

    October 07, 2020 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Rhode Island

    The School Support Hotline in Rhode Island is helping teachers and parents experience smoother virtual classroom experiences by answering questions and providing support for tech issues, along with translation services in over 200 languages. The hotline was started by the Highlander Insitute, an education nonprofit, and is staffed by 40 fellows, who are part of Fuse RI Initiative, and are educators themselves. After its first month of operation, over 200 parents had called into the hotline with questions.

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  • Hanover paramedics make house calls to test resident for coronavirus

    October 07, 2020 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Hanover, Massachusetts

    In Hanover, two collaborative efforts – one between the hospital system and the town and another between the public school district and paramedics – have helped residents access coronavirus testing without leaving their homes. Although test results aren't delivered immediately, the partnerships have still helped over 1,200 people get tested and are available to all town residents.

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  • How one Native American tribe in S.D. created its own wireless education network

    October 07, 2020 |

    South Dakota News Watch |

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    Response Location: Lower Brulé Indian Reservation, United States, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, South Dakota

    An indigenous community has tapped into new technology to provide broadband internet access which is critical for virtual learning during the coronavirus shutdown of schools. Digital radio waves were used to broadcast a high-speed internet signal covering hundreds of miles of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe reservation. Using radio waves to access internet was only possible due to a ruling passed by the FCC in 2019 that allow radio waves to be leased. Tribal governments were given priority access to broadcast licensing.

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  • No ‘take-out' option: How are metro Detroit's music venues surviving?

    October 07, 2020 |

    Metromode |

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    Response Location: United States, Lake Orion, Michigan

    The music industry has been uniquely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as described by the co-owner of a boutique music venue in Lake Orion who says, "We were the first to close and will be the last to re-open." To adapt to the constraints of the pandemic and generate revenue, artists and businesses have turned to livestreaming performances and partnering with entities such as the Downtown Development Authority and a local hotel to host concerts that respect the social distancing guidelines.

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  • Native Americans in Minnesota Keep COVID-19 at Bay

    October 07, 2020 |

    U.S. News & World Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Fond du Lac Reservation, Minnesota

    Leaders of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Minnesota acted early and aggressively when the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping the nation, and so far, it has appeared to have helped the region to keep the caseload low. Using knowledge from previous outbreaks, focusing on community-information management and keeping in close communication with state officials, the Fond du Lac Band "has largely managed to stay out of the headlines."

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  • COVID-19's Tragic Effect on American Indians: A State-by-State Analysis

    October 07, 2020 |

    U.S. News & World Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Minnesota

    In Minnesota, tribal leaders from the Band of Chippewa Indians worked closely with state officials at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to implement measures that would reduce the impact of the pandemic in their community where they knew it "would likely be severe." So far, the efforts have seen success evident in the infection rates which are significantly lower than the nation's average.

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  • Pummeled by the Pandemic, Hotel Owners Get Creative With Their Space

    October 06, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    In both New York City and Miami, hotels are converting their rooms and spaces into longterm housing for healthcare providers or those experiencing homelessness, as well as office spaces and boardrooms, to overcome financial deficits brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The rooms are paid for by state and county funds or by businesses whose buildings remain closed.

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