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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.

Use this Map of Free Public Wi-Fi

August 14, 2020 / Mikhail Sundust

Arizona State University is committed to serving its Indigenous students, especially in uncertain times, such as these. We know that Indigenous…

Broadband Digital Divide

Supreme Court Decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma Affirms Tribal Sovereignty, Upholds Treaty Rights

July 9, 2020 / Lawrence Roberts

Written by affiliate scholar Lawrence Roberts. Today, the Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, a case…

Sovereignty Indian Country

Indian Country Requests Extension of the 2.5 GHz Tribal Priority Window

July 8, 2020 / Mikhail Sundust

Today, sixteen advocacy groups and indigenous organizations submitted a letter to Congress requesting an extension of the Federal Communications…

Broadband Digital Divide Indian Country

Morris Appointed to Education Task Force to Address Digital Divide in AZ Schools

July 6, 2020 / Mikhail Sundust

The Arizona Department of Education has formed a new task force to address the digital divide and the technology needs of schools. Technology…

Broadband Digital Divide Indian Country

AIPI Featured in Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 in Indian Country

July 6, 2020 / Mikhail Sundust

Indian Country continues to battle the negative effects COVID-19 has had on tribal economies as well as the health of tribal citizens. ASU’s…

Broadband Digital Divide Indian Country

Seize the Moment for Real Change

July 1, 2020 / Mikhail Sundust

Last month, AIPI co-authored an open letter with other American Indian Service Constituencies at ASU affirming our solidarity with the Black…

Resilience Indian Country

Summer Reading List 2020

July 1, 2020 / Mikhail Sundust

Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading list, but if you’re looking for some suggestions, look no further than the AIPI Summer Reading…

Indian Country

Embrace the Change

July 1, 2020 / Traci Morris

Ittifatpoli (Chickasaw: "talking about things that matter") It’s pretty much official: America is in the midst of a seismic cultural revolution. So…

Resilience Indian Country

Statement of Support for Black Lives Matter

June 22, 2020 /

Written by American Indian Service Constituencies at ASU Our offices and programs, which represent and serve many tribal communities in the United…

Resilience Indian Country