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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.

Updates on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

May 7, 2021 /

The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a temporary program offered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide affordable access to…

Broadband Indian Country

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…

Legislation Economic Transformation Indian Country

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…

Legislation Resilience Indian Country

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…

Governance Indian Country

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