March 8, 2022
Tohono O'odham get $3.45 million in COVID relief funds for housing, roads
Author: Bennito L. Kelty
The Tohono O’odham Nation plans to build new homes and roads with $3.45 million in federal COVID relief funding that is heading their way, U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva announced Tuesday.
The Ki:Ki Housing Association, a designated Tohono O’odham agency, will use the funding to build two homes and roads that will give better access to four villages on the nation. Tohono O’odham Chairman Ned Norris Jr. said that it’s “much needed competitive” funding.
“The Tohono O’odham Nation is grateful for this muc...