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Press Releases for October 2021
Oct 31 67 new cases, 34,588 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 30 77 new cases, 34,378 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Oct 30 Navajo Nation honors the life of Korean War Veteran Lee Cook
Oct 29 105 new cases, 34,377 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 29 Law & Order Committee Chairwoman advocates for Judicial and Public Safety priorities in Washington, D.C.
Oct 28 97 new cases, 34,253 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 28 Tom Platero appointed to serve as the interim Executive Director for the Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund Office
Oct 28 Navajo Route 12 and other road rehabilitation projects nears completion
Oct 28 Proposed Road Projects in the Western Navajo Agency toured by Resources & Development Committee
Oct 27 119 new cases, 34,208 recoveries, and nine more deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 27 Navajo Department of Health issues COVID-19 public health guidance for Halloween
Oct 27 Vice President Lizer appointed to serve as the vice-chair of the Coalition of Large Tribes
Oct 26 Vice President Lizer highlights the importance of partnerships to increase broadband connectivity on the Navajo Nation
Oct 26 32 new cases, 34,159 recoveries, and one recent death related to COVID-19
Oct 26 President Nez addresses climate change at the New Mexico Climate Summit
Oct 25 37 new cases, 34,080 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19, 48 communities identified with uncontrolled spread
Oct 24 24 new cases, 33,997 recoveries, and two recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 24 Veterans Concerns Heard, Navajo Nation Council proposes changes to Veterans Administration
Oct 23 61 new cases, 33,897 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 21 Appointment Questioned by Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr., Non-Navajo to represent Navajo Veterans Nationally
Oct 21 President Nez advocates for water and transportation infrastructure, public safety, veteran benefits, and health care priorities on Capitol Hill
Oct 21 74 new cases, 33,579 recoveries, and no new deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 21 Navajo Nation upholds Voting Rights Act standards for Redistricting Maps
Oct 21 Fall Session Adjourns, Navajo Nation Council passes Historic Legislations
Oct 20 78 new cases, 33,550 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 20 President Nez testifies before Congress in support of Native American voting rights
Oct 20 Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of late Navajo leader Samuel Yazzie
Oct 19 Air is Life Act of 2021 passed by Navajo Nation Council, Praised by Health Advocates
Oct 19 85 new cases, 33,039 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 18 President Nez and Vice President Lizer present the State of the Navajo Nation Address
Oct 18 30 new cases, 32,906 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19, 31 communities identified with uncontrolled spread
Oct 18 Navajo Nation and Red Water Pond Road community residents oppose proposal to transfer uranium mine waste near the homes of Navajo residents
Oct 18 The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development Artisan and Business Grant 2021
Oct 17 58 new cases, 32,906 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 17 10,000 Infrastructure Projects Proposed, $2.1 Billion in ARPA Funds to be Allocated
Oct 16 31 new cases, 32,851 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 15 110 new cases, 32,809 recoveries, and no recent death related to COVID-19
Oct 15 American Rescue Plan proposal includes funds for infrastructure, direct services, and hardship assistance
Oct 15 Commercial Smoking Ban, Uranium Mining Congressional Hearing, and Judicial Branch funding to be considered by Navajo Nation Council
Oct 15 Navajo Nation Council to host Domestic Violence Awareness March, Fall Session to honor Indigenous Women
Oct 15 Navajo Nation Diné Action Plan signed into law to address public safety issues using Navajo cultural principles
Oct 14 64 new cases, 32,761 recoveries, and one recent death related to COVID-19
Oct 14 President Nez meets with the Navajo Uranium Radiation Victims Committee regarding the RECA Amendments of 2021
Oct 13 11 new cases, 32,735 recoveries, and six recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 13 Initial distribution of ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds allocated
Oct 12 48 new cases, 32,727 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 12 New Mexico Redistricting Plan for Voting Discussed with Navajo Nation Leaders
Oct 12 President Nez meets with Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary Newland
Oct 12 Navajo Nation marks the completion of two more road projects
Oct 11 New Mexico tribal leaders work to move forward together on redistricting issues
Oct 11 11 new cases, 32,667 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19, 33 communities identified with uncontrolled spread
Oct 11 Navajo Nation recognizes and celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct 10 55 new cases and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 09 32 new cases, 32,582 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 09 Navajo Nation Council Questions Lack of Collaboration from the Washington Office & President Jonathan Nez
Oct 08 51 new cases, 32,542 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Oct 08 President Biden signs historic proclamation to restore and expand the Bears Ears National Monument
Oct 08 Navajo Nation Council Celebrates the Protection of the Bears Ears National Monument
Oct 07 49 new cases, 32,441 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 06 Navajo Family Assistance Services Continues to Accept Navajo School Clothing and Supplies Applications
Oct 06 65 new cases, 32,423 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Oct 06 Council Delegate Eugenia Charles-Newton continues search for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Oct 05 22 new cases, 32,409 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 05 Diné Action Plan approved by Navajo Nation Council, Advisory group created
Oct 05 Navajo Nation advocates for Office of Tribal Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Oct 04 Navajo Nation establishes the Fiscal Recovery Fund Office for the American Rescue Plan Act
Oct 04 29 new cases, 32,369 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19, 35 communities identified with uncontrolled spread
Oct 04 President Nez highlights the Navajo Nation’s “Just Energy Transition” to support post-coal economies at the Arizona Student Energy Conference
Oct 03 35 new cases, 32,272 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 03 Council Delegate Charlaine Tso continues search for Ella Mae Begay
Oct 02 35 new cases, 32,271 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 01 76 new cases, 32,203 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 01 $19 Million approved for Church Rock Factory by Navajo Nation Council, 350 jobs created
Oct 01 Navajo Nation supports congressional bill to replace Columbus Day with “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” nationwide
Oct 01 Navajo Nation breaks ground on the expansion of Rhino Health glove manufacturing facility, creating up to 350 jobs
Oct 01 Month of October recognized as “Navajo Nation Domestic Violence Awareness Month”
Oct 01 Navajo Nation recognizes “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
Oct 01 Indigenous Children and Survivors of Boarding Schools honored by the Navajo Nation Council
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