Posts Tagged ‘Navajo Nation’
COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation
May 8, 2020 – Correspondent Laura Paskus continues with her series of interviews with journalists around the state as they cover COVID-19 in their communities. Arlyssa Becenti is a reporter with the Navajo Times, which is based in Window Rock, Arizona, and covers the entire 27,000-square mile Navajo Nation. Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guest: Arlyssa Becenti, reporter, Navajo Times …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Response: Tribal Concerns
In Episode 33, we learn about obstacles for tribes as they try to quell the virus’ spread, including bureaucratic hurdles in accessing billions in federal funding that’s been allotted to sovereign nations. National Native News anchor Antonia Gonzales tells us what she’s learned from the reporting she’s done. We also get to listen to her interviews with Navajo…
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