Solutions
Call to Action
Call to Action: Additional Tribal consultations announced on EO 14191 ‘Expanding educational freedom’
In response to strong engagement during initial consultations earlier this year, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education has scheduled three…
Legislation
Reauthorization of H.R. 7888 carries substantial implications for Tribal Sovereignty
Earlier this month, H.R. 7888 was introduced to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). This bill includes an amendment that expands FISA’s…
Explainer
Public Radio at Risk: What’s at Stake for Tribal and Rural Communities
In rural Tribal communities across the United States, public radio is more than a source of news and entertainment; it's a lifeline. These stations deliver critical…
Explainer
Unrelenting Litigation? The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Chevron in Loper Bright Enterprises & Relentless, Inc. and What’s Next for Tribes
The decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. is just as impactful as the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, its ruling on Presidential immunity…
Call to Action
Call to Action: BIE Schedules Additional Consultations on EO 14191: Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families
On Monday, July 14 and Tuesday July 15 the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) will host three additional virtual consultations on Executive Order 14191: Expanding Educational…
Call to Action
Call To Action: NAGPRA Open Committee Meeting
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…
Explainer
NTIA Updates BEAD Program Rules in New Policy Notice
On June 6, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a policy notice amending the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD)…
Call to Action
Call to Action: The FCC seeks comments on the new 5G Rural Fund
The newly created 5G Fund for Rural America is meant to expand mobile 5G broadband into rural parts of the country. The 5G fund will utilize a reverse auction process to…
Call to Action
Call To Action: FCC Seeks Comments on NEPA and NHPA Permitting Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Modernizing the Commission’s National Environmental…
Call to Action
Call To Action: FCC To Host Tribal Consultation Sessions and Tribal Workshop on Proposed Updates to NEPA Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced two in-person Tribal consultation opportunities and a Tribal workshop regarding potential changes to its National…
Fact Sheet
COVID-19: Information and Resources for Tribal Governments and Citizens
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 On March 17, 2020 the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA), the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), and the National Congress of…
Fact Sheet
FAQ Guide: How to Read and Evaluate Education Policy
Understanding and navigating education policy is essential for all who engage in the educational sector, as these policies shape the experiences of students, educators, and…