The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) issued a new press release on November 12, 2025 announcing reforms to the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), a federal grant program first
This guidebook is designed to provide a strong foundation for understanding digital sovereignty and Tribal Nations in the United States. It introduces key concepts, outlines the building blocks of digital sovereignty, highlighting examples of sovereignty in action, and offering readers:
A foundation for understanding Tribal Digital Sovereignty.
This edition highlights federal policy developments from July 1 to September 30, 2025, including analysis of 126 congressional bills and over 400 Federal Register notices with implications for Tribal Nations.
Kelcie (Diné) is the Project Coordinator for the Indigenous Leadership Academy at American Indian Policy Institute. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English Language Arts from Arizona State University, along with a minor in American Indian Studies.