Tribal ceremonies such as sweat lodges, social gatherings and seasonal ceremonies, plus larger gatherings such as pow wows and rodeos, are a vital part of cultural identity and traditional practices in tribal communities.

CDC offers recommendations to help tribal communities, elders and leaders decide how best to keep communities safe and work to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These types of considerations are meant to support—not replace—tribal laws, rules and regulations aimed at protecting the health of tribal communities.

It is important to take steps now to protect tribal community members from getting sick.