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Policy Alert: Potential Impacts of a Federal Government Shutdown on Tribal Telecommunications
September 29, 2023 / EJ John and Dr. Traci Morris
At this time, the United States government will likely shut down due to Congress not coming together to pass needed legislation through a continuing…
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Call to Action
Call to Action: ONAP and WTB Seek Comment on Tribal Nation and Native Hawaiian Access to Spectrum and Related Data
September 6, 2023 / Sadie Vermillion
Spectrum is an essential natural resource because it is finite and has economic and public use, purpose, and benefit. Similar to other natural…
Call to Action
NTIA Announces A Second Round of TBCP Funding
July 31, 2023 / EJ John
On July 27, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a second Notice of Funding Opportunity (…
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Fact Sheet
Indigenous Digital Sovereignty Defined
July 14, 2023 / Dr. Traci Morris
Since at least the early 1990s, Tribal nations have been actively working to have a seat at the policy table as this new utility (for lack of a…
Explainer
The Affordable Connectivity Program: Sustaining Individuals and Tribal Networks
June 26, 2023 / EJ John
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) created in 2021 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, assists qualifying households with…
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Contributors
AIPI 2023 Summer Reading List: Native American Novels through the Decades
June 21, 2023 / Sadie Vermillion
The beauty of the summer season has officially begun and plans for all of the lively summer outdoor activities and adventures are already underway.…
Policy Solution
The Office of Management & Budget Proposes Updates for Reporting Race and Ethnicity Data
April 18, 2023 / Sadie Vermillion
**PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED** In January, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released proposals for changing Federal Race and…
Call to Action
Call to Action: National Spectrum Strategy Tribal Consultations
April 17, 2023 / EJ John
Tribal Nations have long advocated for their sovereign interests in natural resources like land and water. Tribes have also advocated for their…
Call to Action
CALL TO ACTION: Submit Public Comments on the Digital Equity Act Programs
March 8, 2023 / EJ John
On March 2, 2023, the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) published a request for written comments on upcoming digital…