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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.

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

Onward and Upward: Indian Country in 2021

February 6, 2021 / Traci Morris

Who can believe it’s already February 2021? January was an extraordinarily busy policy month with changes that would give anyone whiplash. As…

Congress Legislation Indian Country

Remembering Albert Hale

February 3, 2021 / E.J. John

The AIPI are saddened to hear of the loss of Arizona state lawmaker and former Navajo Nation President, Albert Hale. Hale’s dedication to public…

Governance Indian Country

AZ Rep. Arlando Teller Resigns to Accept Position in Biden Administration

February 1, 2021 / Coby Klar

Arizona State Representative Arlando Teller (D-7) has resigned to take a position with the Biden administration. Teller is the new Deputy Assistant…

Governance Indian Country

Meet our new Policy Communications Coordinator Emily McDonnell

January 29, 2021 /

Yá’át’ééh. Shí éí Emily McDonnell yinishyé. Hello, my name is Emily and I am a proud member of the Navajo Nation. My Navajo clans are Near the Water…

Indian Country

Meet E.J., Our new Policy & Research Analyst

January 28, 2021 / Emily McDonnell

We are so excited to have E.J. John, JD, as part of our team! In the short time that he’s been here, E.J. has risen to the challenge and jumped right…

Indian Country