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Most states are seeing a rise in COVID-19 infections. In response, tribes are reinstating curfews and monitoring borders to keep infections numbers down. In October, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw saw an alarming rise in COVID-19 infection rates and deaths. Numbers compiled by the New York Times showed 10% of tribal members were infected and made up the majority of deaths for the Mississippi county where most tribal members live. We’ll look at what’s behind the increases and check in with tribal community members about what they’re doing to keep their communities safe.
Guests:
Chairman Douglas Yankton Sr. (Spirit Lake Tribe) – chairman of the Spirit Lake Tribe
Chief Cyrus Ben (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) – tribal chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Kaci Wallette (Assiniboine) – registered nurse and councilwoman for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes
Richard Tuluk (Chevak Traditional Council) – Mayor of the city of Chevak, AK
Break 1 music: Turtle Island Reggae (song) Cempoalli 20 & Quese Imc (artist) Osahwuh (album)
Break 2 music: Hunting Chant (song) Art Napoleon (artist) Miyoskamin (Early Springtime) (album)
