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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.

Indian Country Infrastructure

April 21, 2021  /  E.J. John

President Biden announced the American Jobs Plan (AJP) on March 31, 2021 to address the longstanding needs facing the U.S. in the areas of…

Sovereignty  Economic Transformation  Indian Country

Tribal Gaming Opportunities in Expanded in Arizona as Governor Ducey Signs HB2772

April 19, 2021  /  

On April 15 2021, Governor Doug Ducey signed HB2772 into law. The bill, which establishes sports betting, fantasy sports wagering, and other forms of…

Economic Transformation  Indian Country

AIPI Launches Indigenous Leadership Academy

April 15, 2021  /  Kristen Talbert

The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is proud to announce the creation of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) under the leadership of…

Innovation  Leadership  NDNLed  Indian Country

A Season of Growth

April 10, 2021  /  Traci Morris

This is an exciting time for Indian Country and for AIPI in support of Tribal needs. I’m pleased to announce that we’ve added two more staff members…

Broadband  Indian Country

A Historic Investment: How the Department of the Interior is Renewing their Commitment to Public Lands and Tribal Schools

April 8, 2021  /  

P.L. 166-152, or The Great American Outdoors Act, was signed into law on September 4, 2020. The law marks a historic investment of $1.6 Billion into…

Legislation  Indian Country

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

April 1, 2021  /  

Broadband is critical for Indian Country, but it is often unavailable. In 2019, the American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) found that…

Broadband  Digital Divide

An Overview of the American Rescue Plan for Indian Country

March 17, 2021  /  

Indian Country has been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, largely due to existing inequities exacerbated by the pandemic. Inadequate…

Broadband  Governance  Legislation  COVID-19  Digital Divide  Indian Country

Debra Haaland Confirmed as Interior Secretary

March 15, 2021  /  Dr. Traci Morris

Phoenix, Ariz. — The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is excited to share that Representative Deb Haaland (D-NM) (Laguna Pueblo) has been…

Governance  Indian Country

Anhi (Hope)

March 6, 2021  /  Traci Morris

February was a busy and chaotic month, but in the best way possible. Whether our team attended legislative sessions and conferences, or participated…

Governance  Resilience  Indian Country