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Native People Count California Information Page

The State of California is acting quickly to protect public health and safety as it responds to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The state aims to provide the public with the most up-to-date information as it becomes available, and have created a resource for Census partners. For the dedicated State of California COVID-19 webpage visit: census.ca.gov/covid19.

Native People Count California + COVID-19

Native People Count California is maintaining our service to California’s tribes and Native communities to ensure that all Native People Count in the 2020 Census in California! We are working closely with our partners and tribal nations throughout the state to continue to provide resources and support where needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Native People Count California is developing messaging and resources specifically to address outreach efforts surrounding COVID-19 and the 2020 Census. Check back regularly for updates.

State of California COVID-19 News

WATCH: Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (5/18/2020)

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WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/31/2020)

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WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/28/2020)

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WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/23/2020)

WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/21/2020)

WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/19/2020)

Stay at home except for essential needs Guidelines (3/19/2020)

WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/18/2020)

WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/16/2020)

WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/15/2020)

WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/12/2020)

WATCH Governor Newsom COVID-19 Update (3/10/2020)

OFFICIAL California COVID-19 Page Now Live! Link: https://covid19.ca.gov/

Executive Order Declaring COVID-19 State of Emergency (3/4/2020)

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic

by Native People Count California | March 17, 2020 | COVID19 | 0 Comments

Published: Mar 16, 2020 The Executive Order authorizes local governments to halt evictions, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shut offs SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to...

The Historical Importance of Being Counted: Census Count Heroes

by Native People Count California | September 12, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Lorenda Sanchez, Yerington Paiute Tribe, has worked on the last five decennial Censuses beginning in 1980. She has dedicated over 40 years of her professional life to administering Indian job training efforts and enhancing the lives of California Native...

Statewide Indigenous Coalition Kicks Off 2020 Census Week of Action in California September 7 – 12

by Native People Count California | September 2, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Contact: Ricki McCarrollFounder & Principal ConsultantNUNA Consulting [email protected]: 202 503 9169 | C: 310 365 5272 For Immediate Release SACRAMENTO—The Native People Count California (NPCCA) campaign, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities...

Making Sense of the 2020 Census Through the Voices of Native Veterans in California

by Native People Count California | September 1, 2020 | COVID19, News | 0 Comments

In this October 2019 photo, Dirk Charley, left, stands with his brother Benjamin Charley Jr. both Native veterans at Delilah Ridge, in Fresno County, California. In the background is the land of the Dunlap Band of Mono Indians. (Courtesy of Dirk Charley) Native...

2020 Census Outreach brings Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project in Statewide Indigenous Coalition Partnership with Native People Count California

by Native People Count California | August 31, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Contact: Ricki McCarrollFounder & Principal ConsultantNUNA Consulting [email protected]: 202 503 9169 | C: 310 365 5272 For Immediate Release SACRAMENTO—The Native People Count California campaign is pleased to welcome the Mixteco/Indígena Community...

Native People Count California Announces Partnership with Empowering Pacific Islander Communities in California 2020 Census Outreach

by Native People Count California | August 21, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Indigenous Communities Partner to Build Energy as Impending 2020 Census Enumeration Deadline Looms Contact: Ricki McCarrollFounder & Principal ConsultantNUNA Consulting [email protected]: 202 503 9169 | C: 310 365 5272 For Immediate Release...

Kayla Hilario: Let’s not forget Tribal history as we complete the Census

by Native People Count California | August 19, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

By Kayla Hilario, Tribal Affairs Specialist, California Complete Count – Census 2020 Office census.ca.gov/tribal For thousands of years, the Miwok people lived throughout Northern and Central California – spread over a hundred villages along the San Joaquin and...

That’s a Wrap! California Native American Youth Close Final Day of Statewide 2020 Census Virtual Gathering

by Native People Count California | July 26, 2020 | COVID19, News | 0 Comments

The first statewide California Native American Youth Virtual Gathering concluded its third and final day today. Youth from around the state gathered virtually for the past three days to learn the importance of and how to engage in the 2020 Census with their families...

Assemblymember James Ramos Joins California Native American Youth During First Statewide 2020 Census Virtual Youth Gathering

by Native People Count California | July 25, 2020 | COVID19, News | 0 Comments

California State Assemblymember James C. Ramos, Serrano/Cahuilla, (D-40th District), spoke to California Native American youth on the first virtual gathering expressing the importance of the 2020 Census. We welcomed over 400 views on day two of the gathering on the...

California Native Youth Get Artistic During 2020 Census Virtual Gathering

by Native People Count California | July 24, 2020 | COVID19, News | 0 Comments

The highly anticipated Native People Count California Virtual Youth Gathering kicked off today to a resounding success. The event was initially planned to be an in-person conference, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers made the call to have this a virtual...

Karuk Tribe Drives Engagement in the 2020 Census During the COVID-19 Pandemic for a Native Complete Count in California

by Native People Count California | July 16, 2020 | COVID19, News | 0 Comments

Frank Snider, Karuk tribal citizen, is the Karuk 2020 Census Outreach Coordinator. (Courtesy of Frank Snider) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Karuk Tribe has relied on its deep sense of community in making sure its citizens are counted in the 2020 Census. Located...

COVID-19 Prevention Tips

We advise all Californians to follow the public health guidelines put forward by the California Department of Public Health, including:

Washing hands with soap and water.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick are all ways to reduce the risk of infection with a number of different viruses.
Staying away from other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.

COVID-19 California Resource Links

NEW! Official California COVID-19 Resources Webpage: https://covid19.ca.gov/

California Census Office COVID-19 Updates Webpage: https://census.ca.gov/covid19/

California Department of Public Health Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/

California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Guidelines: www.cdph.ca.gov/covid19