Nisqually Indian Tribe :: Announcements

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Many Tribal community events and dinners (including Elder and Youth Activities) are being postponed until further notice to help prevent the potential spread of the virus. Please contact the event or activity coordinator for details. Continue to check this page and the Nisqually Tribe Public Health Facebook page for updates.

General Announcements

September 2021
September 12, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
September 10, 2021 - At this time, the Nisqually Clinic is being overwhelmed with requests for COVID testing: Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Covid Testing Schedules and Locations

August 2021

August 31, 2021 - COVID-19 Thurston County Testing Locations
August 31, 2021 - Free Drive-through COVID-19 Testing on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021

August 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
August 27, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
August 26, 2021 - COVID-19 Testing Today for Huckleberry Camp Participants Only
August 22, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
August 19, 2021 - At this time, the Nisqually Clinic is being overwhelmed with requests for COVID testing: Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Covid Testing Schedules and Locations
August 17, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
August 17, 2021 - If you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 *Updated*
August 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Flow Chart - What Is Recommended *Updated*
August 13, 2021 - Resolution 80 Requiring Events Occur Outdoors
August 13, 2021 - Resolution 79 Requiring Vaccination to Travel
August 13, 2021 - Resolution 78 Re-Closing the Nisqually Indian Reservation
August 13, 2021 - Resolution 77 Requiring Maks in Tribal Building
August 11, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
August 9, 2021 - Youth Back To School
August 9, 2021 - COVID-19 and Long-Term Physical Health
August 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Delta Variant: What Community Members Need to Know
August 4, 2021 - COVID-19 Statistics
August 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Update

July 2021

July 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Flow Chart - What Is Recommended
July 29, 2021 - A Resolution for Tribal and Enterprise Staff Testing
July 18, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
July 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Flow Chart - What To Do
July 15, 2021 - Mark your calendars for July 27, Pfizer Day
July 15, 2021 - Vaccine 101 for Parents of Minors
July 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
July 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Update

June 2021

June 30, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine: A message from the White House Tribal Leader Update.
June 29, 2021 - Mark your calendars for July 6th, Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Day

June 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
June 23, 2021 - Delta Variant Info Graphic
June 20, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
June 14, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
June 8, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
June 3, 2021 - Tribal Member 18+ Vaccination Incentive (Requires Login)
June 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Update

May 2021

May 26, 2021 - Fireworks Stand Participants: Vaccination is Required
Click Here for Upcoming Vaccination Dates and Info

May 23, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
May 21, 2021 - Health Department Dental Program In Response to COVID-19
May 20, 2021 - A Resolution for Mask-Wearing of Unvaccinated Individuals on the Nisqually Indian Reservation
May 19, 2021 - Women's Health: Debunking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
May 17, 2021 - Pfizer Bio N Tech COVID-19 Vaccine For Parents Info
May 17, 2021 - UIHI Pfizer Factsheet

May 15, 2021 - COVID-19 Update

May 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
May 2, 2021 - Coronavirus Funeral Assistance
May 2, 2021 - COVID-19 Update

April 2021

April 30, 2021 - Nisqually Health Clinic Services are Re-opening

April 29, 2021 - Special Notice For Voters Under Covid-19 Quarantine

April 29, 2021 - New CDC Mask Guidance
April 27, 2021 - Why I Got Vaccinated Story Sharing
April 25, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
April 23, 2021 - Tribal Council, COVID vaccination and voting updates
April 18, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
April 14, 2021 - Ken Choke Covid Announcement
April 13, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
April 12, 2021 - Alternate Vaccine Resources
April 5, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
April 1, 2021 - Vaccination Quarantine
April 1, 2021 - Have you been vaccinated yet?

March 2021

March 30, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
March 30, 2021 - Is it True? COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Checking Infographic
March 29, 2021 - Don't let the ripple become a wave!
March 24, 2021 - A Resolution Addressing COVID-19 Response
March 23, 2021 - Phase 3 Reopening Update
March 21, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
March 19, 2021 - What You Need To Know About Covid-19 Vaccines
March 19, 2021 - Current MODERNA COVID Vaccine Eligibility
March 18, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Acknowledgment & Click here for New Patient Registration Form
March 17, 2021 - A Resolution Rescinding Stay at Home Order
March 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
March 5, 2021 - Moderna Vaccine is now available to all household members of Tribal Employees. Click Here for New Patient Registration form.
March 3, 2021 - A resolution for the State of Emergency on the Nisqually Indian Reservation. Referencing the WA state Healthy Washington Plan – Phase 2.

February 2021

February 16, 2021 - Protect Our Elders
February 10, 2021 - Youth Center Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic 2/12/21 Cancelled
February 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Diagnosis and Vaccine Recommendation
February 4, 2021 - Vaccine Distribution List
February 2, 2021 - No Moderna Vaccinations Wednesday, February 3

January 2021

January 21, 2021 - COVID-19 Update Moderna Vaccine
January 20, 2021 - Wear Your Mask Properly
January 11, 2021 - Nisqually Health Clinic Update
January 8, 2021 - Vaccine Patient Packet
January 3, 2021 - COVID-19 Update

December 2020

December 31, 2020 - Funeral attendance notice

December 27, 2020 - COVID-19 Update
December 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Update
December 3, 2020 - A resolution for funeral and services amendment resolution

November 2020

November 25, 2020 - COVID-19 Holiday Weekend Info Sheet
November 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Incubation Timeline
November 18, 2020 - A resolution setting self-quarantine and Return to Work Policy for employees

November 18, 2020 - A resolution directing the Nisqually Public Health Officer and Information Technology Department to collaborate with Tribal Council to disseminate public health information via social media

November 18, 2020 - A resolution for Mandatory Mask-Wearing on the Nisqually Indian Reservation
November 13, 2020 - Behavioral Health Program Updated Services/Days/Hours

October 2020
October 23, 2020 - This week, the State of Washington hit 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases.

July 2020

July 20, 2020 - Telemedicine Instructions for Health Services

June 2020

June 10, 2020 - Health Medical Clinic Updates: What to expect upon arrival for appointment amidst COVID-19 Pandemic. Click here for full details.

June 8, 2020 - Behavioral Health appointments information: COVID-19 impact, click here for details.

May 2020

May 29, 2020 - Tribal Council approved two resolutions, # 48 and # 49. Both of these resolutions are part of the Tribe’s phased reopening plan. We are still under our Stay at Home order, but some of the restrictions have been eased.

May 14, 2020 - Nisqually Tribe Health Department offering Patient Messaging coming soon. Click here for details.

May 12, 2020 - The Pandemic Generation: COVID-19 distancing effects on children.

May 7, 2020 - Emergency Care During the COVID19 Public Health Emergency. Click here for information.

May 5, 2020 - T.E.R.O. COVID-19 important visitors announcement. Click here for information.

May 5, 2020 - Stay Home, Stay Healthy and WA state Phased re-opening chart.

Click here to view.

May 1, 2020 - Stay at Home, Stay Safe Orders remain in effect until TBD.

April 2020

April 20, 2020 - Infodemic alert: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that along with the pandemic of COVID-19, we are experiencing an “infodemic” of misinformation, rumors and myths regarding COVID-19. We know that the information about COVID-19 is changing daily as we learn more about this new virus. Visit the state’s COVID-19 website for up to date and reliable info: http://coronavirus.wa.gov. Click here for more details.

April 17, 2020 - Health Clinic extended weekend hours notice; Saturday and Sunday hours added 10am-2pm. No Walk-Ins. Click for details.

April 16, 2020 - Please call the Health Clinic at 360-459-5312 as NO WALK-INS are being accepted. Click for more information.

April 16, 2020 - Volunteer help needed sewing masks for essential Nisqually employees to wear. Mask kit provided and simple sewing skills needed. Click here to request a kit.

April 14, 2020 - PSE COVID-19: How to apply for energy assistance through Puget Sound Energy (PSE). Click here...

April 13, 2020 - Elders Update: COVID-19 Notice. As of this morning, 10,441 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state of Washington. Click here for more details.

April 10, 2020 - Applying for WA State Apple Health: The COVID-19 special enrollment period is extended through May 8, 2020

April 9, 2020 - No Walk-ins accepted at the Nisqually Health Clinic until further notice. Please call the Health Clinic at 360-459-5312 to be checked in.

April 9, 2020 - Pharmacy Update: The Nisqually Health Pharmacy staff are working In-Clinic on Fridays 1pm-4pm and working offsite other regular business hours until further notice. CHS Eligible Patients that are in need of medication during this time please call 360-491-9770 AND PRESS “0” to speak with a Nisqually Pharmacist.

April 9, 2020 - Behavioral Health Building closed until further notice, Patients are encouraged to call 360-413-2727 for a telephone appointment with a Chemical Dependency Counselor.

April 8, 2020 - Individual Economic Impact Payments: On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law. In order to help stimulate the U.S. economy, Congress included measures to provide direct cash payments to U.S. residents. By the end of April, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) is set to begin the disbursement of payments. Click for more information...

April 3, 2020 - Elders Center Senior Meals Delivery notice

March 2020

March 27, 2020 - Housing Public Notice: COVID-19

March 27, 2020 - The Nisqually Health Department is implementing telemedicine video conference calls and/or telephone calls. Click for details...

March 24, 2020 - Stay at Home Order Summary

March 24, 2020 - Nisqually Tribe Public Health Officer: Stay at Home Order

March 24, 2020 - Resolution: Approving Stay at Home Order

March 24. 2020 - Resolution: Closing the Nisqually Indian Reservation

March 19, 2020 - Health Business Office and CHS COVID-19 Update
March 16, 2020 - Resolution: Establishing a Public Health Officer and Public Health Code

March 18, 2020 - Dental notice in response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 - Early/Head Start follows Yelm School District. The program is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 Virus. Please practice all recommended safety measures during this time.

March 17, 2020 - Nisqually Tribal Health Center COVID-19 Step by Step Guide

March 17, 2020 - Nisqually Tribal Court Emergency Standing Order

March 17, 2020 - The Tribal Library is closed until further notice

March 16, 2020 - SPIPA administration and all TANF sites implemented preventative measures by limiting direct contact with clients. All client service request information will be completed by telephone or email, scanned to SPIPA fiscal with checks and/or purchase orders mailed to recipient (s). Flyers will be posted and staff will come in to process client needs on an as needed basis.

March 5, 2020 - All Elders Activities Cancelled

Tribal Members Only Announcements (requires password)

March 24. 2020 - Resolution: Extending the Duration of the State of Emergency

March 24. 2020 - Amended Proclamation: State of Emergency