Council OKs plan to pay out remaining hardship money
In a special session June 25, the Navajo Nation Council unanimously approved a bill to establish a Phase II CARES Fund Hardship Assistance Expenditure Plan.
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‘Christmas in June’: Veterans group flies Santa Claus to Chinle
Six short months ago, the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on the holidays because everyone was on lockdown, leaving little room for celebrations or gift-giving.
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‘Hindsight 20/20’: Artists question SWAIA policies amid easing COVID restrictions
Even though New Mexico will be opening to full capacity, the Southwestern Association of Indian Arts hybrid Santa Fe Indian Market will still be limiting the number of in-person artist booths to 500.
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FEMA offers funds for COVID-19 funeral expenses
Help is still available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cover funeral expenses for those who lost loved ones to COVID-19.
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Controller, delegates push Hardship payments
On Tuesday, acting Navajo Nation Controller Elizabeth Begay informed the Budget and Finance Committee that approximately 1,000 approved and 9,000 wait-listed Hardship Assistance applicants who have not received their checks are now in limbo since the controller’s contractor, Baker Tilly, has put its CARES Act work on hold.
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