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NTIA Announces Expanded Investment in Internet on Tribal Lands

December 18, 2024  /  Mikaela Bledsoe Downes

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

Broadband

Call to Action

Tribal Library E-Rate Advocacy Program Resources

November 19, 2024  /  Mikaela Bledsoe Downs

On October 29, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shared at the general assembly for the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)…

Call To Action  Broadband

Call to Action

Census Bureau Tribal Consultation

November 19, 2024  /  Mikaela Bledsoe Downes

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

Census  Call To Action

Fact Sheet

FAQ Guide: How to Read and Evaluate Education Policy

October 23, 2024  /  Brooke Curleyhair

Understanding and navigating education policy is essential for all who engage in the educational sector, as these policies shape the experiences of…

Education Policy

Call to Action

Call To Action: Upcoming DEA Grant Program Topical Webinars for Native Entities

October 23, 2024  /  EJ John, Sr. Policy and Research Analyst

The Digital Equity Act Grant Programs (DEA) provide funding for Digital Equity work like digital skills training, access to affordable devices, and…

Call To Action  Broadband  Tribal Digital Sovereignty

Call to Action

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

October 10, 2024  /  EJ John

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

Tribal Digital Sovereignty  Call To Action

Call to Action

Notice of Funding: Tribal Transit Program Grant

October 9, 2024  /  Mikaela Beldsoe Downes

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a FY 2024 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program (TTP) grant. The…

Indian Country

Call to Action

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Tribal Toursim

October 9, 2024  /  Mikaela Bledsoe Downes

In pursuance of the mission of the NATIVE Act, the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, through the Office of Indian Economic…

Economic Transformation

Call to Action

Call to Action: The FCC seeks comments on the new 5G Rural Fund

October 4, 2024  /  EJ John

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…

Broadband  Tribal Digital Sovereignty