Tribes Set Deadline For Relief Assistance Applications

By James Walling

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board met June 2 and set a deadline to accept applications for the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Assistance Payment.

According to TEB member Kaci Wallette, this application will be released Thursday, June 4.

Wallette said the tribes will have the application available on the their website to download. She added that there will be pick-up locations in each community and/or mail out locations.

Said Wallette, “The deadline to have applications submitted is June 30, 2020. This is for all enrolled Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribal members residing on and off the reservation. Please let all your family members know.”

For more information, visit the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux COVID-19 Information & Updates Facebook page.