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Community and Self-Care
The following resources are intended for personal general and community use.
General Resources
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has posted resources on symptoms, guidance on protecting yourself, recommendations on what to do if you’re sick, and other pertinent information.
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·The World Health Organization (WHO) is providing resources that lists advice to help you and your family be healthy at home, with tips on staying physically active, looking after our mental health, quitting tobacco and healthy parenting.
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Harvard University’s section on “Health and Well-being” contains resources on preventative measures, quarantine guidance, managing anxiety and fear, and staying connected.
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Johns Hopkins University published a comprehensive website containing a Map of COVID-19 reports around the world.
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The State of Minnesota has released a series of sign language videos about COVID-19.
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The Autry Museum has published an online site that has links to blog posts, Collection Spotlights, videos, and educational resources.
Indigenous Resources
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The Sitting Bull Visitor Center posted an herbal guide called “Resilience Is In Our Blood - An Herbal Guide to Collective Protection And Healing During COVID-19 (document hosted by Tewa Women United)” that was prepared by the Sitting Bull College community members, herbalists and herbalism teachers & students.
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The Squaxin Island Tribe has posted an herbal guide provided by Urban Indian Health Institute and the Indian Health Service Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention entitled “Immune & Respiratory Herbs - A Resource for Tribal Communities During COVID-19.”
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Tewa Women United is a non-profit organization based in New Mexico that focuses on “nurturing and serving beloved communities and the wellness of everyone.” This organization has published a website that lists resources generally for New Mexico.
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My Native Sisters’ Fire, Inc. is a nonprofit that was founded with the purpose of empowering Native women, children, and youth in the state of New Mexico and throughout Indian Country. It has posted a list of self-care recommendations called Indigenous Ways to Refuel Your Spirit.
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The Native Wellness Institute promotes indigenous-focused approaches to empower Native communities’ wellbeing on the individual and collective level. This non-profit has hosted a “Power Hour” that creates a space for indigenous storytelling, workshops and comedy hosted on their website.
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Social Distance Powwow is an online group powwow using the Facebook platform to showcase and highlight traditional powwow dances as a way to offer hope and spiritual support during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Every Friday at 5:00 pm EST, the Association on American Indian Affairs is bringing together the community to share twenty minutes in prayer, good thoughts, and unity of spirit.
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Indian Country Today posted a list of streaming shows that feature Native characters, Native YouTubers, books written by Native authors, and audio books.
Indigenous coloring book activities
for adults and children
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Treaty 8 Territory, Grand Prairie is an Indigenous-led online community intended to educate, promote local initiatives, and welcome people into the circle. It has posted a free Indigenous paper doll template for download.
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NTVS is a Native American clothing company and has published a Native-focused coloring book.
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Milo Creations was founded by Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo) and it produces clothing, jewelry and other items. She has published a free coloring book.
Resources for parents
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The New York Times published a list of podcasts to keep kids ages 2-6, and their caretakers occupied.
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Here is a list of education companies that are offering free subscriptions for students.
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The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) has published a guideline on how to talk to kids about the Coronavirus.
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New York Times writer and Turtle Talk contributor Kevin Maillard (enrolled Seminole Nation) describes his experience as a parent while testing positive for COVID-19 in his article.