Oneida Nation/COVID-19 Resource Page
The Oneida Nation has declared a Public Health State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting the United States. On May 6, The Public Health State of Emergency was extended to June 11. Further, on May 21, the Oneida Nation amended the declaration to allow for the safe opening of businesses on the Reservation.
Oneida Nation Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency
Extension of March 12th Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency
Extension of Public Health State of Emergency to June 11
This page will serve as a central location to find news regarding the Oneida Nation and the COVID-19 virus. Posts will be in chronological order with the newest information appearing at the top. A centralized phone number and email has been activated where all questions about the Nation’s precautionary measures, that are not health related, can be directed. These are [email protected] and (920) 869-4481.
Oneida Nation Employees in Furlough or Laid Off Status
Click here for an unemployment Q&A
Video messages from the Oneida Nation
Facebook Live – May 29
Dr. Vir (Comprehensive Health Medical Director) Geraldine Danforth (Human Resources Area Manager) and Debbie Thundercloud (General Manager)
COVID-19 Update (May 29, 2020) #OneidaNation
Thank you for your comments and questions. We will be no longer monitoring this post for additional questions. Please direct future questions to COVID-19@oneidanation.org or (920) 869-4481. Also, to ensure you're getting the most current COVID-19 information, please visit oneida-nsn.gov/COVID-19.
Posted by Oneida Nation on Friday, 29 May 2020
Facebook Live – May 22
Tehassi Hill (Oneida Nation Chairman), Crystal House (Oneida Nation EAP Counselor), Carol Bauman (Oneida Nation EAP Manager)
COVID-19 Update (May 21) #OneidaNation
COVID-19 Update (May 21) #OneidaNationThank you for your comments and questions. We will be no longer monitoring this post for additional questions. Please direct future questions to COVID-19@oneidanation.org or (920) 869-4481. Also, to ensure you're getting the most current COVID-19 information, please visit oneida-nsn.gov/COVID-19.
Posted by Oneida Nation on Thursday, 21 May 2020
Facebook Live – May 18
Michelle Myers (Public Health Officer), Trish King (Oneida Nation Treasurer), Larry Barton (Chief Financial Officer), Jo Anne House (Chief Counsel), Debbie Thundercloud (General Manager)
COVID-19 Update (May 18, 2020) #OneidaNation
Posted by Oneida Nation on Monday, 18 May 2020
Facebook Live – May 15
Dr. Ravi Vir (Comprehensive Health Division – Medical Director) and the Oneida Judiciary
COVID-19 Update (May 15, 2020) #OneidaNation
Thank you for your comments and questions. We will be no longer monitoring this post for additional questions. Please direct future questions to COVID-19@oneidanation.org or (920) 869-4481. Also, to ensure you're getting the most current COVID-19 information, please visit oneida-nsn.gov/COVID-19.
Posted by Oneida Nation on Friday, May 15, 2020
Facebook Live – May 11
Debbie Danforth (Comprehensive Health Division Director) and Art Skenandore (Oneida Nation High/Middle School Principal)
Thank you for your comments and questions. We will be no longer monitoring this post for additional questions. Please direct future questions to COVID-19@oneidanation.org or (920) 869-4481. Also, to ensure you're getting the most current COVID-19 information, please visit oneida-nsn.gov/COVID-19.
Posted by Oneida Nation on Monday, May 11, 2020
Facebook Live – May 8
Debbie Danforth (Comprehensive Health Division Director) and Michelle Myers (Public Health Officer)
COVID-19 Update (May 8, 2020) #OneidaNation
Posted by Oneida Nation on Friday, May 8, 2020
Facebook Live Video – May 4
Louise Cornelius (Gaming General Manager) and Chad Fuss (Assistant General Manager – Chief Financial Officer)
COVID-19 Update (May 4, 2020) #OneidaNation
Posted by Oneida Nation on Monday, May 4, 2020
Facebook Live Video – May 1
Dr. Ravi Vir (Comprehensive Health Division – Medical Director), Sheri Mousseau (Oneida Nation School System Superintendant), and Art Skenandore (Oneida Nation High/Middle School Principal)
May 1, 2020 – COVID-19 Update #OneidaNation
Thank you for your comments and questions. We will be no longer monitoring this post for additional questions. Please direct future questions to COVID-19@oneidanation.org or (920) 869-4481. Also, to ensure you're getting the most current COVID-19 information, please visit oneida-nsn.gov/COVID-19.
Posted by Oneida Nation on Friday, May 1, 2020
Facebook Live Video – April 27
Debbie Danforth (Comprehensive Health Division Director), Tehassi Hill (Oneida Nation Chairman), and Kaylynn Gresham (Emergency Management Director)
April 27, 2020 – COVID-19 Update #OneidaNation
Thank you for your comments and questions. We will be no longer monitoring this post for additional questions. Please direct future questions to COVID-19@oneidanation.org or (920) 869-4481. Also, to ensure you're getting the most current COVID-19 information, please visit oneida-nsn.gov/COVID-19.
Posted by Oneida Nation on Monday, April 27, 2020
Facebook Live Video – April 20
Debbie Danforth (Comprehensive Health Division Director), Keith Doxtator (Trust Enrollment Director), and Lisa Summers (Oneida Nation Secretary)
Facebook Live Video – April 17
Michelle Myers (Public Health Officer), Geraldine Danforth (Human Resources Director), and Debbie Thundercloud (Oneida Nation General Manager)
Facebook Live Video – April 13
Dr. Ravi Vir (Comprehensive Health Division – Medical Director), Louise Cornelius (Gaming General Manager) and Chad Fuss (Assistant General Manager – Chief Financial Officer)
Facebook Live Video – April 8
Oneida Nation Business Committee Statement
COVID-19 Update – 4/8/2020
Posted by Oneida Nation on Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Facebook Live Video – April 7
Brandon Stevens (Oneida Nation Vice-Chairman), Melinda Danforth (Intergovernmental Affairs & Communications Director), and Candice Skenandore (Self-Governance Coordinator)
COVID-19 Update – April 7, 2020
Posted by Oneida Nation on Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Facebook Live Video – April 3
Dr. Ravi Vir (Comprehensive Health Division – Medical Director) and Debbie Danforth (Comprehensive Health Division Director)
COVID-19 Update
Posted by Oneida Nation on Friday, April 3, 2020
Facebook Live Video – March 30
Tehassi Hill (Oneida Nation Chairman), Dr. Ravi Vir (Comprehensive Health Division – Medical Director), and Lisa Summers (Oneida Nation Secretary)
Oneida Nation COVID-19 Update
Posted by Oneida Nation on Monday, March 30, 2020
March 23 Message
Tehassi Hill – (Oneida Nation Chairman)
March 22 Message
Tehassi Hill – (Oneida Nation Chairman)
March 18 Message
Tehassi Hill – (Oneida Nation Chairman)
March 13 Message
Tehassi Hill – (Oneida Nation Chairman)
Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill: State of Public Health Emergency
Posted by Oneida Nation on Friday, March 13, 2020
News
Oneida Nation Treasurer and Finance Team message about budget forecast and receipt of CARES funding
May 15, 2020 Facebook Questions
May 11, 2020 Facebook Live Questions
Oneida Nation Extends Public Health State of Emergency Declaration to June 11, 2020
May 1, 2020 Facebook Questions and Answers
Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Updates COVID-19 Testing
April 27, 2020 Facebook Live Questions/Answers
Oneida Nation’s statement regarding Gov. Evers’ extension of the Safer At Home order
Questions and Answers from Facebook Live
Social distance, quarantine and other terms. What do they mean?
Oneida Nation Election Board announces adjusted 2020 General Election dates
Gaming Employee Meeting Live Stream Available at 10 AM – March 19
Notice to the Oneida Community from the Oneida Nation Public Health Officer
COVID-19 Policy Message to Employees
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community closed to visitors
Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency
CDC Information
COVID-19 Decision-Making Team
The Oneida Nation ‘s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Law has been amended to identify the COVID-19 Decision-Making Team and delegate authority. The emergency amendments are necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Reservation population as the COVID-19 team will act on behalf of the Nation to protect the Nation against this public health crisis.
Actions of the COVID-19 Decision-Making Team
COVID-19 Team Declaration – Safer at Home Declaration, Amendment, Open for Business
Extension of Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency Until June 11, 2020
April 21, 2020 COVID-19 Team Declaration – Update Safer at Home
March 31, 2020 Interpretation of Premium Pay Declaration
March 24, 2020 COVID-19 Team Declaration – Safer at Home
March 23, 2020 COVID-19 Team Declaration – Suspension of Premium Pay and All Temporary Pay Increases
March 19, 2020 COVID-19 Team Declaration – Suspension of all Land Acquisition Activities
