Solutions


Call to Action

Call to Action: FCC Hosts a Virtual Consultation for Tribal Nations on NEPA and Section 106 Process of the NHPA Tuesday July 15

On Tuesday, July 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will host a virtual consultation for Tribal Nations regarding the National…

Call to Action

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Tribal Toursim

In pursuance of the mission of the NATIVE Act, the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, through the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), announced a…

Fact Sheet

New FCC Report on Internet Usage Excludes Tribal Data

Read the fact sheet to learn more. Summary:  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released Internet Access Services: Status as of June 20, 2024,…

Call to Action

Call to Action: Review and Comment on the AZ BEAD Program Project Area Map

Volume two of Arizona’s plan to utilize Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding was approved on August 5, 2024. Now, the Arizona Commerce Authority (…

Call to Action

Call To Action: ED Tribal Consultation on FY 2026 Grantmaking Priorities

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct a Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 grantmaking priorities for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (…

Explainer

AIPI COVID-19 Update March 20, 2020

AIPI COVID-19 Update March 20, 2020 The situation around the novel coronavirus pandemic is changing rapidly. Today we bring you five stories about how Indian Country is…

Call to Action

Census Bureau Tribal Consultation

On November 12, 2024, the United States Census Bureau announced it would conduct two virtual Tribal consultations on updating the race/ethnicity code list for the American…

Explainer

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…

Policy Solution

A New Look for the AIPI Policy Update

We at AIPI are excited to continue our work on tribally-driven research and policy solutions into 2023. One important part of work is researching and publishing our monthly…

Contributors

AIPI 2023 Summer Reading List: Native American Novels through the Decades

The beauty of the summer season has officially begun and plans for all of the lively summer outdoor activities and adventures are already underway. However, when the heat…

Fact Sheet

NTIA Announces Expanded Investment in Internet on Tribal Lands

On December 16, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recommended that 44 tribal entities be awarded more than…

Call to Action

CALL TO ACTION: Submit Public Comments on the Digital Equity Act Programs

On March 2, 2023, the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) published a request for written comments on upcoming digital equity program grants.…