Fact Sheet
NTIA Announces Expanded Investment in Internet on Tribal Lands
/ Mikaela Bledsoe Downes
On December 16, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recommended that 44 tribal…
Fact Sheet
FAQ Guide: How to Read and Evaluate Education Policy
/ Brooke Curleyhair
Understanding and navigating education policy is essential for all who engage in the educational sector, as these policies shape the experiences of…
Broadband
Overview: Tribal Eligibility in the Digital Equity Act Grant Programs
/ EJ John
Despite many advancements in broadband connectivity over the past three years, Native American communities still lack critical internet…
Explainer
At the intersection of Law & Policy in Indian Education
/ Brooke Curleyhair
Intro In the governance and regulation of society, law and policy play distinct yet essential roles. While both maintain order and guide behavior,…
Explainer
Unrelenting Litigation? The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Chevron in Loper Bright Enterprises & Relentless, Inc. and What’s Next for Tribes
/ Tim Evans
The decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. is just as impactful as the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, its ruling…
Explainer
Policy Explainer: Digital Equity Act Programs Update
/ EJ John
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) created several new programs to expand broadband access. The BIL…
Legislation
Reauthorization of H.R. 7888 carries substantial implications for Tribal Sovereignty
/ EJ John
Earlier this month, H.R. 7888 was introduced to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). This bill includes an amendment…
Explainer
Explainer: BEAD Challenge Process: AZ BEAD Program Update
/ EJ John
On March 1, 2024, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) initiated Arizona’s challenge process as required by the Broadband Equity, Access, and…
Broadband Indian Country Digital Divide Legislation Sovereignty
Fact Sheet
Tribal Digital Sovereignty Defined
/ 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…
Digital Divide Sovereignty Broadband Tribal Digital Sovereignty