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Dr. Morris interview on Native Edge Podcast

 Dr. Traci Morris spoke on the National Center's Native Edge podcast, hosted by Chris James and Nicole Watson. Dr. Morris is the Executive Director of the Center for…

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Cultural Sovereignty in Practice: Recognizing the Right to Wear Regalia at Graduation

Across the country, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students, citizens of sovereign Tribal Nations, are reaching an incredible milestone: graduation. For…

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Explainer: Annual Appropriations Process for the Executive Branch Budget

The federal budget consists of both mandatory and discretionary spending. Mandatory spending, such as the annual costs of programs like Social Security, Medicare, and…

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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)…

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AI in Federal Policy: Implications for Tribal Nations

Federal policy and directive around artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted considerably in recent years. In 2023, President Biden issued  EO 14110, Safe, Secure, and…