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A surge of new COVID-19 cases in several states is prompting fears by medical experts a second wave of the virus has already begun. Montana tribes are remaining cautious despite the rest of the state’s easing of coronavirus restrictions. Navajo officials warn of enacting stricter controls if COVID-19 cases start increasing. The White Mountain Apache Tribe instituted new measures as they surpassed the Navajo Nation for having the most per capita coronavirus cases. We’ll check in with tribes about what they’re facing and what solutions they see on the horizon.
Guests:
Dean Seneca (Seneca) – CEO of Seneca Scientific Solutions+
Gwendena Lee-Gatewood (White Mountain Apache) – Chairwoman of the White Mountain Apache Tribe
Robert McDonald (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) – communications director for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and public information officer for the Unified Command Center between Lake County and the tribe
Sam Strong (Red Lake Nation) – tribal secretary for the Red Lake Nation
Break 1 music: Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)
Break 2 music: Umumutayayata (Rolling Thunder) (song) Clark Tenakhongva (artist) Öngtupqa (album)
