While the impact and loss from the coronavirus pandemic across the country cannot be understated, its toll on Indian Country represented more — a direct threat to the preservation of
In the eyes of proponents, reauthorizing the federal Violence Against Women Act should be a no-brainer.
Since it was implemented in 1994, the act has resulted in billions of dollars for tribal, state and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, working to help victims and prevent domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking throughout the United States. Nevertheless, hundreds of organizations that provide services such as emergency shelter, legal aid and mental health therapy keep straining to meet demand.
Through the act, Congress typically eases some of the financial strain by appropriating hundreds of millions of dollars â about $550 million annually â for the various programs, but expanding protections requires legislators to reauthorize VAWA.
Half of Chippewa County has one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Sault News
As of Wednesday, data from the State of Michigan reported there have been 1,075 cumulative confirmed cases and 1,391 cumulative probables of COVID-19 in Chippewa County. There have been 33 deaths because of the virus. On Wednesday, it was reported by the Chippewa County Health Department that 2,337 people have recovered.
Compared to last week’s totals, there had been 1,068 confirmed cases, 1,387 probable cases and 33 deaths due to COVID-19 in Chippewa County. Per the health department, 2,278 people had recovered from the virus.
War Memorial reminds the community to continue to do their part in staying safe by hand washing, mask wearing and social distancing. The War Memorial COVID-19 + Flu A/B Self Collection Test is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday on Nolte Street.