Conclusion

Farina King, Wade Davies

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Abstract

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Native Americans since the silent intruder broke the confines of Indian Country. Swiftly, the virus infiltrated gatherings, churches, flea markets, ceremonies, and especially family living spaces. Why Indigenous peoples were affected by the virus to such an extreme can be narrowed down to colonialism, and for Indigenous peoples throughout generations, remembering serves as an act of resistance. This work highlights inequities, preexisting challenges, legacies of history, failures of trust and responsibility, and problems communicating and coordinating with the federal government, states, localities, and tribal nations such as Tanana, Towersap, and Frazee underscore in their respective chapters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCOVID-19 in Indian Country
Subtitle of host publicationNative American Memories and Experiences of the Pandemic
PublisherSpringer
Pages287-293
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9783031701849
ISBN (Print)9783031701832
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 9 2024

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