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Along with some states, tribes are opening up their businesses despite the continued threat from the coronavirus. Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Tribe opened its casino with added precautions May 1. In Washington, the Kalispel tribe opened its facilities May 5. At least four other tribes in the state are planning on casino openings in the coming days despite state-mandated stay-at-home orders. The debate over opening businesses to the public weighs economic survival against the health and safety of citizens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports cases of COVID-19 are declining nationally, but some tribes continue to struggle with increasing infection rates despite the national trend. Experts also warn about a possible spike of new infections if public interactions increase too soon.
Guests:
Bryan Newland (Ojibwe) – tribal chairperson of Bay Mills Indian Community
Frankie Myers (Yurok) – Vice-Chairman of the Yurok Tribe
Break 1 music: Round Dance (song) High Noon (artist) Generations (album)
Break 2 music: Nose Flute Dub (song) Paula Fuga (artist) Lilikoi (album)
