The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 granted citizenship to all Native Americans born within the territorial limits of the United States. Individual Native Americans needed to belong to their tribe to have a right to land and communal property. Previously, Native Americans would be given citizenship by assimilating into mainstream American life and giving up tribal affiliations or entering the armed forces. Providing dual citizenship allowed for individual Native Americans to own land within their … [Read more...] about NACA Assists Future Community Leaders, Promotes Education on Indigenous Issues
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Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To All
Registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today.“Our goal has been and remains to get vaccine into the community as quickly, widely and equitably as possible,” said Governor Ducey. “Given a thorough review of vaccination data, anticipated vaccine supply, and current demand … [Read more...] about Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To All
Vaccine Information
NAH has many open appointments for the first round of the Moderna vaccine. It is vital that all of our appointments are booked and we are giving out at least 80% of the vaccines that are distributed to us to ensure that the vaccines keep coming in the quantities needed. I am hoping you can help NAH spread the word about vaccinations to the Coconino County community through sharing our Facebook post or creating one of your own with vaccine availability. Please message below: Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about Vaccine Information
More Arizonans Now Eligible for Vaccine
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) are taking a hybrid approach to COVID-19 vaccinations that now provides Arizonans 55 and older eligibility, along with frontline essential workers. The new approach launched March 2, in the Phoenix Metro Area. The governor’s office states 90% of Arizona’s deaths from the virus have been among those 55 and older. About 65% of those hospitalized from COVID-19 are in that age group. Including adults 55 and older in the … [Read more...] about More Arizonans Now Eligible for Vaccine
