Guest Essay

It is great that our leaders are spending significant resources on Hardship Assistance funds to assist our people in alleviating the particular suffering they are experiencing as a result of the ongoing pandemic, and I am also glad to see a substantial portion of ARPA funds being considered for infrastructure spending.

Society is in an epidemic, pandemic and overall concerning and dangerous time with the virus, “politicians” blocking legislation, and the basic needs of the people (food, housing, income and health care, among others) being unmet.

For as long as I can remember, my family and my community have felt the impact of poor infrastructure — but President Biden’s sweeping investments in roads, broadband, water, and more will change Indian Country forever.

New Mexico’s Indian Child Welfare Act ensures children can connect with their communities, like I did.

The Navajo Nation Naabik’íyáti Committee held work sessions on Dec. 1, 2, 16 and 17 on legislation (0257-21) that proposes an overall expenditure plan for Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Funds.