Emergency Broadband Enhanced Tribal Benefit The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through the EBB program will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute $10-$50 toward the purchase price--(depending on provider and availability-first come first serve).
ECHO Food Bank Utilities Assistance now assists families not only in Farmington, but also on the reservation in San Juan County. They will help pay rent and utilities (electric, gas, water, propane, etc.) Please call (505) 325-7466 for more information and to make an appointment to apply at their offices at 1921 E. Murray Drive, Farmington. You will need to bring ID and proofs of emergency need. Income guidelines must be met and assistance is not guaranteed. Client Sheet – Please fill when directed
San Juan County United Way has a resource information page for help with rent, food, utilities, childcare and mental health. Most of the information is off-reservation but some info also applies to the Navajo Nation.
Free Student Wi Fi Hotspots
32 free Student WI-FI hotspots have been connected in various communities throughout the region. This completes the initial target; however, due to increased demand, NTUA and NTUA Wireless are looking into the possibility of installing additional WIFI hotspots, the goal being that no one would have more than a thirty-minute drive to access the Internet. 8 more either scheduled or TBD. Each device will broadcast up to 300 feet in any direction. CLICK HERE.
32 free Student WI-FI hotspots have been connected in various communities throughout the region. This completes the initial target; however, due to increased demand, NTUA and NTUA Wireless are looking into the possibility of installing additional WIFI hotspots, the goal being that no one would have more than a thirty-minute drive to access the Internet. 8 more either scheduled or TBD. Each device will broadcast up to 300 feet in any direction. CLICK HERE.
Navajo Nation Choice Wireless Student Discount Program
This student discount program is available during Covid-19. To apply, visit the location nearest you or apply online at https://www.choice-wireless.com/student.html. At this time, the program has limited availability and applications are being accepted only in these areas: Chinle, Fort Defiance, Kaibeto, Kayenta, Many Farms, Shiprock, Tsaile, Tse Da Kaan, Waterflow and Window Rock. Choice Wireless is anticipating high demand, please be patient as representatives work to get students and teachers connected.
4 Months Free Broadband for Students & Teachers
NTUAW in partnership with Microsoft for the Student Teacher Home Broadband Program on the Navajo Nation offers free outdoor high powered wireless radio, installation, and four months of free internet service for teachers and students including Head Start, K-12, and college. After four months the cost is $30 / month. To see if you/ your location is eligible, please Click here.
This student discount program is available during Covid-19. To apply, visit the location nearest you or apply online at https://www.choice-wireless.com/student.html. At this time, the program has limited availability and applications are being accepted only in these areas: Chinle, Fort Defiance, Kaibeto, Kayenta, Many Farms, Shiprock, Tsaile, Tse Da Kaan, Waterflow and Window Rock. Choice Wireless is anticipating high demand, please be patient as representatives work to get students and teachers connected.
4 Months Free Broadband for Students & Teachers
NTUAW in partnership with Microsoft for the Student Teacher Home Broadband Program on the Navajo Nation offers free outdoor high powered wireless radio, installation, and four months of free internet service for teachers and students including Head Start, K-12, and college. After four months the cost is $30 / month. To see if you/ your location is eligible, please Click here.
Sacred Wind Free Educational WiFi Hotspots
This Sacred Wind Educational Wi-Fi is available from 5AM to 7 PM in 2-hour intervals. You need to reconnect after 2 hours. The hotspots are the following chapter houses: Red Rock, To'hajiilee (and Cañoncito Senior Center), Nageezi, Huerfano (and NAPI NHA - Parking lot), Upper Fruitland (and Ojo Amarillo NHA - Parking Lot), Iyanbito Senior Center, Huerfano, and Baca-Prewitt.
This Sacred Wind Educational Wi-Fi is available from 5AM to 7 PM in 2-hour intervals. You need to reconnect after 2 hours. The hotspots are the following chapter houses: Red Rock, To'hajiilee (and Cañoncito Senior Center), Nageezi, Huerfano (and NAPI NHA - Parking lot), Upper Fruitland (and Ojo Amarillo NHA - Parking Lot), Iyanbito Senior Center, Huerfano, and Baca-Prewitt.
LifeLine Discounts for Phone or Internet
Lifeline is a FCC program to help consumers obtain discounts on phone service and internet, including broadband. Companies on he Navajo Naiton that offer Lifeline include Frontier, NTUA, Choice, and Cellular One.
Lifeline is a FCC program to help consumers obtain discounts on phone service and internet, including broadband. Companies on he Navajo Naiton that offer Lifeline include Frontier, NTUA, Choice, and Cellular One.
NAVAJO NATION DEPT OF HEALTH LINKS
Please go to the Navajo Department of Health for updated Navajo Nation public health orders. Health care facilities on the Navajo Nation continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines. The CDC recommends everyone ages 5 years and older get a COVID-19 vaccine. For COVID-19 related questions and information, call (928) 871-7014.
MASKS LIFTED WITH 4 EXCEPTIONS
FEB 6, 2023
The Navajo Nation has lifted its years-long mask mandate with some exceptions to protect those most vulnerable to the virus. Those exceptions include early childhood education, primary and secondary schools, nursing homes and healthcare facilities, where masks are still a required precaution.
The week the mandate was lifted, the Navajo Nation reported 81 cases and a hospital bed rate of 1.8%, which is "classified as low risk," the release stated.
Data from the Navajo Department of Health showed 53 cases reported in the last update on Jan. 26, with four deaths in that same reporting period.
The week the mandate was lifted, the Navajo Nation reported 81 cases and a hospital bed rate of 1.8%, which is "classified as low risk," the release stated.
Data from the Navajo Department of Health showed 53 cases reported in the last update on Jan. 26, with four deaths in that same reporting period.
COVID UPDATE
December 8, 2022
Dear friends and families,
COVID has affected our program a lot from mid October to now, and we wanted to share these updates.
COVID is unpredictable going into Keshmesh
Like the flu, COVID changes and it's tough to know what's going on with it. The virus is not done, and the way it is changing it means that it is unpredictable. It has a new nickname now, called the "Scrabble" virus. Our staff, families and friends have had symptoms, some lasting weeks. No doubt we have felt safer these days after 3 years, but it is lifting its head again with main age group to be kids in school. We would like you to know what we are doing among ourselves.
We all had a low key Thanksgiving and plan also to have a safe and protected Keshmesh. Visitors are met at the doorstep, and masked. When people look down or seem a little sick, we support them in other ways but don't hug them this season, but also make sure they feel loved and don't feel disrespected. We make sure others understand. Especially, little ones may need a hug and older ones will feel the need to hug them, but we remember please don't hug when sick. We hug them real close when everyone is well. ❤️
The CDC very strongly recommends the booster.
Clarification of COVID Isolation and tests.
Also, we found people are a bit confused about COVID now, and what to do when tested positive, including when to come out of isolation. Isolation means stay home, separating from others, ventilate the home (open doors and windows), wash hands a lot and so forth. Also, Navajo Nation DOH requires that after testing positive, you mask indoors for 10 days. Below are isolation guidelines from CDC and Navajo Nation, put together for safest practice:
HOW LONG TO ISOLATE
For Navajo Nation DOH isolation guidelines, click HERE.
Prayers and love.
COVID has affected our program a lot from mid October to now, and we wanted to share these updates.
COVID is unpredictable going into Keshmesh
Like the flu, COVID changes and it's tough to know what's going on with it. The virus is not done, and the way it is changing it means that it is unpredictable. It has a new nickname now, called the "Scrabble" virus. Our staff, families and friends have had symptoms, some lasting weeks. No doubt we have felt safer these days after 3 years, but it is lifting its head again with main age group to be kids in school. We would like you to know what we are doing among ourselves.
We all had a low key Thanksgiving and plan also to have a safe and protected Keshmesh. Visitors are met at the doorstep, and masked. When people look down or seem a little sick, we support them in other ways but don't hug them this season, but also make sure they feel loved and don't feel disrespected. We make sure others understand. Especially, little ones may need a hug and older ones will feel the need to hug them, but we remember please don't hug when sick. We hug them real close when everyone is well. ❤️
The CDC very strongly recommends the booster.
Clarification of COVID Isolation and tests.
Also, we found people are a bit confused about COVID now, and what to do when tested positive, including when to come out of isolation. Isolation means stay home, separating from others, ventilate the home (open doors and windows), wash hands a lot and so forth. Also, Navajo Nation DOH requires that after testing positive, you mask indoors for 10 days. Below are isolation guidelines from CDC and Navajo Nation, put together for safest practice:
HOW LONG TO ISOLATE
- Isolate for 5 days. If test positive and no symptoms.
- Fever-Free Plus 24 Hours. If test positive with mild symptoms, isolate at least 5 days, and end isolation 24 hours after you are fever-free without taking fever medication.
- Isolate for 10 days OR 2 sequential negative tests after Day 5. If moderate symptoms (including shortness of breath or breathing difficulty), isolate 10 days. If symptoms are resolved after Day 5 you may re-test, and If negative 2 days in a row after Day 5, you may end isolation if you have no symptoms or fever. When you re-test, the CDC asks that you use an antigen test, NOT a PCR test. PCR tests are so sensitive that they can detect even dead virus and can stay positive for weeks.
- Medical Instructions. If severe (hospitalization) isolate according to your doctor's medical instructions.
For Navajo Nation DOH isolation guidelines, click HERE.
Prayers and love.
FLU, RSV & COVID-19 HEALTH MESSAGE
NOV 5, 2022
Winter is not yet here, but flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are surging. Please help keep infants and small kids safe, who have not built up immunity. Please heed these important steps.
Vaccinate
Cleanliness
Household Illness
Vaccinate
- Vaccinate against COVID and flu.
- Kids younger than 6 months old are not yet eligible for flu or COVID-19 vaccines, so keep them safe by making sure those around them are vaccinated.
- For RSV, monoclonal antibody meds may be possible for infants and kids who are at the highest risk. Please ask your IHS clinic.
Cleanliness
- Wash your hands often with soap.
- Clean surfaces, including doorknobs and cell phones
Household Illness
- Do not touch or share cups/utensils with people who are sick
- If sick, stay home to protect others
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve, but not with your hands!
Dear Relatives -- We're at a stage where we're getting past it, but there's a lot of cases that are still upcoming, so we want to encourage families, individuals or nation to be respectful of what's going on, the vaccination and the practice of our own ways of life and the prayers that we have. This message is asking you to be very careful moving forward. Baa ádáh hóda’ nidzii'ígíí éí dikos ntsaa’ígíí nahast’ei adah bíníyé’ áá’adatsí’ígíí t’áá íyíísi ídeełni’, dii bee nasji yíłda’.
Bee ił Hane’ ła’ Hooghan bił nidaház’áágoo díí covid-19 naalnih baa dahane’ kwé'é
COVID-19 Information for Families
For Navajo Nation alerts, text "navajonation" to 888777
For COVID-19 One-Stop Shop Info, go to CDC-Toolkits; IHS; NIHB
For COVID public health info: Navajo Nation, AZ, NM, UT
For links to all school/districts: Navajo Nation Schools
COVID News: Globaltracker; Worldmeter; Johns Hopkins; Reuters
Shiprock area community events: Restoring & Family Celebrating Wellness
CDC interim public health recommendation
Free at-home COVID Tests from COVIDtests.gov
COVID-19 Information for Families
For Navajo Nation alerts, text "navajonation" to 888777
For COVID-19 One-Stop Shop Info, go to CDC-Toolkits; IHS; NIHB
For COVID public health info: Navajo Nation, AZ, NM, UT
For links to all school/districts: Navajo Nation Schools
COVID News: Globaltracker; Worldmeter; Johns Hopkins; Reuters
Shiprock area community events: Restoring & Family Celebrating Wellness
CDC interim public health recommendation
Free at-home COVID Tests from COVIDtests.gov
WHEN SHOULD I GET TESTED?
As of Jan 24, 2022, these are recommendations for the Navajo Nation:
- Testing should be available to anyone seeking testing, including those without symptoms or exposures. Click HERE for locations.
- All close contacts should be tested immediately. Repeat testing should be performed 5 days after the last exposure. This applies to all close contacts, regardless of vaccination status and regardless of symptoms
- All close contacts should get tested immediately if COVID-19 symptoms develop during the 14 days after last exposure.
WHEN IS ISOLATION / QUARANTINE NEEDED?
As of Jan 24, 2022, the Navajo Nation has set forth different specific isolation and quarantine guidelines for those vaccinated/boosted and those unvaccinated. Please go HERE.
Social Distancing FAQs
What is and isn't OK when social distancing -- Can my child play in the playground, can I use the laundromat, can I visit Grandma? Go here for SOCIAL DISTANCING FAQs. Social distancing is lonely and difficult. Please reach out to your chapters, veterans and other helplines, friends and family via phone and social media.
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COVID-19 burial assistance
TANF: For burial assistance paid by DSR up to $2,500, please contact the mortuaries directly. Click here or on image to the left for a list of mortuaries and their contact information. For assignment of burial plots and backhoe assistance, please contact your chapter directly and give them at least 4 days to prepare a plot. Families may attend burials 5 at a time on a rotate basis. To get immediate burial plot help from Shiprock Chapter, text "Need Burial Help" to (505) 354-0868 or 0869.
FEMA: Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Applications begin April 12, 2021. Funeral Assistance line number: (844)684-6333. For information about how to apply, click here.
Documentation needed: official death certificate, funeral expenses documents, proof of funds received from other sources.
Documentation needed: official death certificate, funeral expenses documents, proof of funds received from other sources.
NN COVID-19 BURIAL ASSISTANCE: Established by the Navajo Division of Social Services to ease the burden of financial expenses during this very difficult time. Assistance criteria: the decedent must be a member of the NN with an enrolled census number and must have expired from COVID-19. For more information and a list of mortuaries contracted with DSS, click here. Any questions, please ask for DSS' Navajo Family Assistance Services at (866)347-2403.