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As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise and healthcare workers struggle to keep patients safe, indigenous communities across the U.S. fight to be recognized.
COVID-19, along with many other diseases, has disproportionately impacted tribal communities, who, at times, lack essential needs and access to adequate medical care. But COVID-19 is just the tip of a mammoth iceberg that has systematically crushed indigenous people for generations. This injustice has woven itself into the fabric of a nation, causing economic loss, environmental instability, religious and political oppression and more.
The current health crisis has exacerbated many health issues in indigenous communities, including heart disease, diabetes, PTSD, depression, and suicide. Tribal Health Programs and Urban Indian Organizations provide limited resources, health options, and timely information. As we know, COVID-19 is a virus that has been difficult to contain. But fear and misinformation have made it even more d