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American Indian Policy Institute

Supporting Tribal sovereignty through examination, exploration and elevation

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Shaping communities

The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI), a college-level unit within ASU’s Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, focuses on building strong ties to Indigenous urban and rural governments and communities through emerging trends and tribally driven innovative democratic practices. 

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American Indian Policy Institute and National Congress of American Indians Launch the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty

The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) announced the launch of the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, the first and only center in the nation dedicated to providing Tribal governments leadership and communities with the resources and support needed to establish a digital sovereignty plan. This groundbreaking partnership, revealed during the NCAI 2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace, marks a significant milestone in supporting Tribal Nations in navigating the complexities of digital sovereignty.

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AIPI Seats 4 New Advisory Board Members

The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is pleased to announce the addition of four top tier Tribal and community leaders to the AIPI Advisory Board as the organization continues to evolve and expand. 

Sherry TreppaDallin MaybeeAngela Gonzales, and Denise E. Bates have joined the board, bringing with them extensive experience and innovative perspectives at a pivotal moment in AIPI’s history, particularly following the establishment of the new Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty in collaboration with the National Congress of American Indians. Notably, AIPI became a part of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University earlier this year.

Treppa, Maybee, Gonzales and Bates join a board with members from esteemed organizations like the National Congress of American Indians, the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Tribal Broadband Bootcamp and many more. 

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Indigenous Leadership Academy Spring 2024 Cohort
The Spring 2024 Indigenous Leadership Academy Cohort at the Reservation Economic Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Indigenous Leadership Academy

AIPI is growing emerging Indigenous leaders to aid our communities. Feedback from our program participants and Tribal leaders supports AIPI’s philosophy that the ILA is more than just a local program-it is a national leadership program. Since 2022, AIPI has hosted six successful cohorts, with two more scheduled for 2025. Participants unanimously agree one of the most valuable skills acquired increased confidence when presenting ideas in Indigenous and non-Indigenous spaces. The tools given at the ILA help lay the groundwork for participants to serve as community advocates and implement projects while using Indigenous thought and techniques derived from cultural frameworks that value connectedness and sustainability.

Spring 2025 Cohort 7 has been announced. Please read about our new cohort here.

 

Latest blog posts

Fact Sheet

Policy Snapshot: Key Developments in American Indian Education 2024

January 7, 2025  /  Brooke Curleyhair

Read our recent infographic one-pager on American Indian Education. It offers a concise overview of significant legislative and policy advancements…

Education Policy  Boarding Schools  Legislation  Federal Register Notices

Call to Action

Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants applications opening February 2025

January 7, 2025  /  Mikaela Bledsoe Downes

On December 17, 2024, the Department of Energy Grid Deployment Office announced an amendment to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Preventing…

Federal Register Notices  Opportunity  Energy

Fact Sheet

NTIA Announces Expanded Investment in Internet on Tribal Lands

December 18, 2024  /  Mikaela Bledsoe Downes

On December 16, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recommended that 44 tribal…

Broadband

AIPI acknowledges that the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU sits on the ancestral homelands the Akimel O’odham (Pima). 

 

 

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