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Several native nations traded their land for the promise of acceptable healthcare as part of treaties, which has not been held up to standard.[0] Additionally,
by TeaDrunk 6y ago
Several native nations traded their land for the promise of acceptable healthcare as part of treaties, which has not been held up to standard.[0]
Additionally, native nations in fact have tried to set their own lockdown and travel policies. State governments have threatened them for doing so.[1]
[0]. "For Native Americans, Health Care Is A Long, Hard Road Away" - https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/04/13/473848341/health-care-s-hard-realities-on-the-reservation-a-photo-essay https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/04/13/4738483...
[1]. "'I’m protecting my people': Tribal citizens defend coronavirus checkpoints amid threat from state" - https://www.indianz.com/News/2020/05/11/im-protecting-my-people-tribal-citizens.asp https://www.indianz.com/News/2020/05/11/im-protecting-my-peo...
- kgin 6y agoI could see that affecting death rate, but not the rate of infection/spreading.