Hello friends,
We write to you today to ask for your assistance in supporting stricken communities of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. This nation is located in the mountains and mesas of north-central New Mexico, and like many Native communities, has been hard hit with the effects of COVID-19.
According to Indian Health Services, there are more than 3,607 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus among Native American tribes. Native peoples in New Mexico account for 50% of the state's COVID-19 deaths, even though they make up only 11% of the population. In addition, Native American nations have increasingly taken on greater responsibility for providing a wide range of health services on their lands, but unlike state and local governments, the tribes cannot collect adequate taxes to pay for these operations during social distancing. Native American tribes’ tax base have been cut literally to zero, and tribal governments do not have money to run the health clinic or other services.
Of The Earth Institute Of Indigenous Cultures and Teachings, created by Marika Alvarado, of the Lipan Mescalero Apache, is seeking donations so that traditional plant medicines can be sent to this community desperately in need. Of the Earth Institute will provide the medicine but needs assistance with postage to get plant medicines to these communities. Please click below to donate. Your donation is tax deductible and any amount will help. When donating, please leave description to “services” and write in the amount you wish to give.