NICOA’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) has been working very hard to keep all of its participants safe during this COVID-19
Treaty Rights News: May 2020
Governor Threatens to Sue Tribes Over Checkpoints Last month, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem threatened to sue the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and
A Message from the Executive Director: May 2020
We now know just how devastating this virus, known as COVID-19, has been to the country, our communities and our people. As an organization whose
Lifeline Has Additional Support For Tribal Lands
Lifeline consumers can receive up to $25 per month discount (and up to $100 reduction for first-time connection charges) in addition to the standard
Nursing Homes Are Unprepared For Infection Control
There are 1.3 million people in the country’s roughly 15,000 nursing homes. More than 16,000 long-term-care residents and staff have died of COVID-19,
NICOA SCSEP Success Story: Diane Martinez
Diane Martinez is the picture of a resilient elder whose journey and difficulties led to success. As a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation,
DEC Hiring New National Director
The Diverse Elders Coalition is hiring for a new National Director. Check out the full position description to learn more and apply. Apply by May 5
The NDN COVID-19 Response Project
The NDN Collective has started a COVID-19 Response Project, designed to provide immediate relief to some of the most underserved communities in the
COVID-19 Scams
Scammers are trying to profit from COVID-19 (coronavirus)-related fears. Their attempts can come in any form: emails, postal mail, text messages,
