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Read more about Q4 2023 Legislative Update

This is the fourth edition of our new quarterly policy update format, the information in our monthly update covers several government websites and databases. AIPI's policy update focuses on federal legislation, congressional hearings, and federal register notices affecting Tribal Nations. The policy update also highlights actions from the Arizona State Legislature and Governor. If you are viewing this digitally, there are links embedded throughout the document which will allow you to view more information on any given item.

On Monday, September 23, 2024, the National Park Service Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee will host their ninth meeting of a ten-meeting series.

The teleconference will be a four-hour virtual meeting open to the public and run from 2:00pm to 6:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

Read more about Call To Action: NAGPRA Open Committee Meeting

Despite many advancements in broadband connectivity over the past three years, Native American communities still lack critical internet infrastructure development to achieve meaningful internet access. Federal programs like the BEAD Program and the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program are focused on addressing the need for internet infrastructure; however, meaningful internet access means more than just need. The true extent of “meaningful” considers both need and how people are able to benefit and participate in work, school fully, and all the other aspects of online life.

Read more about Overview: Tribal Eligibility in the Digital Equity Act Grant Programs

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In the governance and regulation of society, law and policy play distinct yet essential roles. While both maintain order and guide behavior, they function differently and serve unique purposes. This document provides an overview of law and policy as they relate to education. Specifically, in the context of Indian Education, this document aims to help educators understand the relationship between education law and policy to support the success of Native American students.

Read more about At the intersection of Law & Policy in Indian Education

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Read more about Unrelenting Litigation? The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Chevron in Loper Bright Enterprises & Relentless, Inc. and What’s Next for Tribes

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Read more about Chairperson Sherry Treppa

Sherry Treppa is the former Chairperson of the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, a federally recognized Indian Nation in Upper Lake, California, serving as an elected official from 2004-2024, and as the Chairperson since 2008.

Read more about Kate Rosier

Kate Rosier is the Executive Director of Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Read more about Matthew R. Rantanen

Matthew R. Rantanen is the Director of Technology for the Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association (SCTCA) and Director of the Tribal Digital Village (TDVNet) Network/Initiative that was started in 2001 designing and deploying wireless networking to support the tribal communities of Southern California. He is also “Partnering and Business Development” for Arcadian Infracom, a fiber infrastructure company, drawing new lines on the map, empowering the unconnected.

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