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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.

FCC Adopts Final Rule for the Affordable Connectivity Program

March 7, 2022 / Sadie Vermillion

On January 21, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopting the…

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ILA Expresses Gratitude

March 4, 2022 / Kristen Talbert

Can you believe we are halfway through the inaugural cohort of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA)? We’ve had the honor of having very talented…

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NDIA Receives Grant for Digital Inclusion

February 24, 2022 / H. Trostle

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) will use a $10 million grant to support a national digital equity program, with a focus on rural and…

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Tribal Libraries Fully Qualify for E-Rate Broadband Internet Subsidies

February 18, 2022 / H. Trostle

At long last, Tribal libraries fully qualify for E-Rate broadband internet subsidies. Tribal libraries are often located in remote areas and can…

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Indigenous STEAM Reading List 2022

February 15, 2022 / Kristen Talbert

The Indigenous Leadership Academy is currently ongoing. Stay tuned to see updates about the program! Kristen: When planning this next reading list,…

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Funding Opportunity: The Reconnect Program

February 10, 2022 / Sadie Vermillion

**UPDATE** As of February 17, 2022, the USDA has extended the deadline for ReConnect Program Funding to March 9, 2022. The Rural Utilities Service,…

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A Vision Put Into Action: Indigenous Leadership Academy

February 9, 2022 / Traci L. Morris, Ph.D

As we dig into this new year, I see the seeds of opportunity bearing fruit. Just over a year ago, we had the opportunity to envision a…

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Co-Facilitators For ILA Modules Two Through Nine

February 1, 2022 / Kristen Talbert

The Indigenous Leadership Academy is thrilled to announce the co-facilitators for modules two through nine, Kris Beecher and Jolyana Begay-Kroupa.…

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Module 1 Facilitator & Guest Speaker

January 21, 2022 / Kristen Talbert

The Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) is delighted to announce the facilitator and guest speaker for the first class. Dr. Angela Gonzales, who is a…

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