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Welcome to the ASU American Indian Policy Institute's Official Blog.  The purpose of this blog is to provide an immediate way to get vital information out to Tribal Nations, to provide a more interactive space for information to get out to those working with Native Nations and to provide a more personal space for stories related. This is an educational space. Therefore, all writing is done by AIPI staff, will be vetted by leadership, and will have links or documentation to support concepts, ideas, and topics. If you have any concerns or suggestions about the blog please contact us directly.

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

Call to Action

Tribal Library E-Rate Advocacy Program Resources

November 19, 2024  /  Mikaela Bledsoe Downs

On October 29, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shared at the general assembly for the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)…

Call To Action  Broadband

Call to Action

Census Bureau Tribal Consultation

November 19, 2024  /  Mikaela Bledsoe Downes

On November 12, 2024, the United States Census Bureau announced it would conduct two virtual Tribal consultations on updating the race/ethnicity code…

Census  Call To Action

Fact Sheet

FAQ Guide: How to Read and Evaluate Education Policy

October 23, 2024  /  Brooke Curleyhair

Understanding and navigating education policy is essential for all who engage in the educational sector, as these policies shape the experiences of…

Education Policy

Call to Action

Call To Action: Upcoming DEA Grant Program Topical Webinars for Native Entities

October 23, 2024  /  EJ John, Sr. Policy and Research Analyst

The Digital Equity Act Grant Programs (DEA) provide funding for Digital Equity work like digital skills training, access to affordable devices, and…

Call To Action  Broadband

Call to Action

Call to Action: Review and Comment on the AZ BEAD Program Project Area Map

October 10, 2024  /  EJ John

Volume two of Arizona’s plan to utilize Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding was approved on August 5, 2024. Now, the…

Call To Action

Call to Action

Notice of Funding: Tribal Transit Program Grant

October 9, 2024  /  Mikaela Beldsoe Downes

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a FY 2024 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program (TTP) grant. The…

Indian Country