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Project: The People vs. The Pandemic: The fight against the virus on Navajo Nation
Untold stories of tragedy, survival and resilience on the Navajo Nation. A 30-minute news documentary exploring health disparities on the Navajo Nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project: How the Navajo People are using culture to fight back against 'Covid Monster'
This story was produced as a joint project led by Nathan O'Neal and Colton Shone, participants in the 2020 National Fellowship, that cover the variety of circumstances that contribute to health disparities in the Navajo Natio...
Project: Tribal officials report progress on CARES Act projects on Navajo Nation
This story was produced as a joint project led by Nathan O'Neal and Colton Shone, participants in the 2020 National Fellowship, that cover the variety of circumstances that contribute to health disparities in the Navajo Natio...
Project: Navajo mother has reservations about sending her children back to school
This story was produced as a joint project led by Nathan O'Neal and Colton Shone, participants in the 2020 National Fellowship, a program of USC Annenberg's Center for Health Journalism.  
Project: Substance abuse complicating COVID-19 fight on Navajo Nation
Gerald Chee isn't shy about his battles with substance abuse. Chee, who lives on the Navajo Nation, said he believes he got COVID-19 while partying with others.
Project: The People vs. the Pandemic: Addiction
As the Navajo Nation continues its fight against COVID-19, chronic substance abuse is complicating the effort.
Project: The People vs. the Pandemic: Overlooked
Why was the Navajo Nation overlooked in the face of the pandemic?

Colton Shone's Blog
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How we balanced safety and trust while reporting on the Navajo Nation amid COVID-19
Reporters recount the constant struggle to balance in-person interviews with efforts to protect... more »
posted 12/24/20
Diné (The People) vs. The Pandemic series introduction
The People vs. The Pandemic," is a special series by KOB-TV (Albuquerque) reporters Colton Shone... more »
posted 11/09/20
Why was the Navajo Nation overlooked in the face of the pandemic?
In hard-hit Navajo Nation, fighting COVID-19 means addressing a long history of underinvestment... more »
posted 07/30/20

Colton Shone's Work
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Project: The People vs. The Pandemic: The fight against the virus on Navajo Nation
Untold stories of tragedy, survival and resilience on the Navajo Nation. A 30-minute news documentary exploring health disparities on the Navajo Nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project: How the Navajo People are using culture to fight back against 'Covid Monster'
This story was produced as a joint project led by Nathan O'Neal and Colton Shone, participants in the 2020 National Fellowship, that cover the variety of circumstances that contribute to health disparities in the Navajo Natio...
Project: Tribal officials report progress on CARES Act projects on Navajo Nation
This story was produced as a joint project led by Nathan O'Neal and Colton Shone, participants in the 2020 National Fellowship, that cover the variety of circumstances that contribute to health disparities in the Navajo Natio...