2025

Participants will examine how infrastructure development intersects with sovereignty, climate resilience and economic development in Indigenous communities. 

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The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) issued a

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This guidebook is designed to provide a strong foundation for understanding digital sovereignty and Tribal Nations in the United States. It introduces key concepts, outlines the building blocks of digital sovereignty and highlights examples of sovereignty in action — read it now. 

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Background

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On September 3, 2025 the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

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Federal policy and directive around artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted considerably in recent years.

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