AIPI Blog
AIPI Responds to the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
June 24, 2021 / Emily McDonnell
This week AIPI staff attended NCAI’s 2021 Mid Year Conference, where Secretary Deb Haaland announced the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative.…
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
June 7, 2021 /
Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland, and Secretary Gina Raimondo announced the launch of the Tribal Broadband…
What Rutherford Falls Taught Me About Being a Native Young Professional
May 28, 2021 / Emily McDonnell
Like the rest of Indian Country, I was excited when I saw the trailer for Rutherford Falls. What initially stood out to me is that the show takes…
An Explanation of FCC Map Challenges
May 27, 2021 / H. Trostle
Congress ordered the FCC to create a broadband mapping system that empowers community members to challenge insufficient broadband access. They have…
Following Through on Policy with Meaningful Action
May 21, 2021 / Kristen Talbert
Coming from Minnesota, I never gave a second thought to wearing traditional regalia and an eagle feather at my graduation ceremony. In fact, it was…
Broadband and Beyond
May 8, 2021 / Traci Morris
Wow! Broadband is a “thing.” I know, I know, it has been for a while now, but the fact that it still is a thing a year later is remarkable. It may…
The Complicated Legacy of Indian Education
April 29, 2021 / Emily McDonnell
Earlier this year, the AIPI was a partner with the Virginia G. Piper Center For Creative Writing under their prestigious award from the National…
Indian Country Infrastructure
April 21, 2021 / E.J. John
President Biden announced the American Jobs Plan (AJP) on March 31, 2021 to address the longstanding needs facing the U.S. in the areas of…
Tribal Gaming Opportunities in Expanded in Arizona as Governor Ducey Signs HB2772
April 19, 2021 /
On April 15 2021, Governor Doug Ducey signed HB2772 into law. The bill, which establishes sports betting, fantasy sports wagering, and other forms of…