Happy Friday and welcome to this week’s News You Can Use! The first local level results of the 2020 Census are in and the data shows promising news for Native communities; progress on the proposed $1 trillion infrastructure bill includes billions of dollars of support for Indian Country; states move to include more Native American history in their curricula and more!
2020 U.S. Census Data Shows American Indian and Alaska Native Population Grew Significantly Since 2010
On Thursday, the US Census Bureau released demographic data from the Census 2020 that shows tremendous growth in the American Indian and Alaska Native population from 2010 to 2020.
Infrastructure bill brings cheers, criticism from Indian Country
Sweeping bill and budget resolution now face passage in the House, includes debated climate resiliency
Despite obstacles, Native Americans have the nation’s highest COVID-19 vaccination rate
Native Americans often live far from healthcare facilities and distrust federal authorities. Still, they’re getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
More states move to require lessons on Native American history and culture
The efforts, some worry, will run up against a broader backlash to teaching about racism.
