Navajo Nation

States around the Mountain West are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, and it’s started to affect some tribes, too. The Navajo Nation’s increase in cases is modest compared to surges in states like Arizona, though.

As tourism booms and crowds grow, the Navajo Nation considers reopening its parks and some states charge non-residents more for entry.

As of June 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6,585 American Indians and Alaska Natives have died from COVID-19 - the highest rate of any ethnic group in the United States. That estimate likely falls far short of the actual death toll.

Tribal members and policy experts are pushing Congress to pass funding for water infrastructure in Indian Country.

Lack of potable water drove high COVID-19 rates in Native American communities. That realization may help them gain better representation in upcoming negotiations about Colorado River water.

Karlets Dennison's favorite place to be was on a horse. Preferably with loved ones riding alongside him.

Tribes in the Mountain West reached resolutions in two long standing environmental disputes this week. The victories for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and...

After an election that saw record turnout from Native communities, some say it's time for Indigenous people to have a seat at the table.

Imagine if your state health department put out a press release specifically naming your family, and listing the number of your family members with…

Voting in Indian Country has long been challenging, often due to lack of official street addresses on reservations. Now the push for mail-in balloting because of COVID-19 is exacerbating the issue.