
AIPI Blog
BIA Announces the Disbursement of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds for Indian Country
May 3, 2021 / E.J. John
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) granted a total of $31.2 Billion to Indian Country, including the agencies that serve Tribal nations. The bill…
The Complicated Legacy of Indian Education
April 29, 2021 / Emily McDonnell
Earlier this year, the AIPI was a partner with the Virginia G. Piper Center For Creative Writing under their prestigious award from the National…
Leadership in Indigenous Languages
April 27, 2021 / Kristen Talbert
You may have heard that AIPI is creating an Indigenous Leadership Academy. Last week on social media, we asked how you say the word, “leader” in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…