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How are Tribal Nations preparing for rapid changes in federal policy?
/ Kennedy Satterfield
On paper, a recent wave of federal legislation aimed at Tribal Nations suggests unprecedented attention to Indigenous issues. On the ground, Tribal…
Report
Avoiding the Next Digital Divide: Defining Digital Sovereignty for Tribal Nations in the AI Age
/ Morgan Gray, Kennedy Satterfield, Traci Morris, and Nicol Turner Lee
Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a unique opportunity to transform core governmental functions in the face of constrained…
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Proactive Solutions in Implementing Tribal Digital Sovereignty
/ Stacy Leeds, Samantha Phillips, Mikaela Bledsoe Downes
AbstractThis article argues that Tribal Nations must move rapidly from ad hoc digital practices to comprehensive legal and governance frameworks that…
Published Solutions
Quarterly Legislative Update
Q3 2025 Legislative Update
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…
Quarterly Legislative Update
Q2 2025 Legislative Update
This edition covers federal and state policy developments from April 1 to June 30, 2025, including analysis of 81 congressional bills and 399 Federal Register notices. This…
Quarterly Legislative Update
Q3 2024 Legislative Update
This is the third edition of our new quarterly policy update format, the information in our monthly update covers several government websites and databases. AIPI's policy…
Quarterly Legislative Update
Q2 2024 Legislative Update
This edition covers information available through federal and state government websites from 4/1/24 through 6/30/24. In Q2, AIPI reviewed 224 bills in Congress and 248…
Explainer
The Journey of American Indian Education: A Five-Year Review of American Indian Education Laws, Policies and Initiatives
In addition to showcasing the shared commitment to Indian education through the CIE-AIPIcollaboration, this document aims to establish a foundational overview for content…
Quarterly Legislative Update
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…
Congressional Report Cards
AIPI tracks bills affecting Indian Country as a whole or several Tribal Nations in a given region. These bills include changes to laws, regulations, and significant appropriations to new and existing Tribal initiatives. Generally, AIPI does not track bills that make specific changes for individual Tribes, such as bills placing land into trust.
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Ongoing analysis on bills that affect Indian Country as introduced and considered in the U.S. Congress and the Arizona State Legislature.
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