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Explainer
Policy Explainer: The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Upholding the Federal Trust Responsibility as Applied by Arizona State University
This brief follows up on the recent AIPI Policy Explainer: Federal Trust Responsibility and Higher Education, which clarified the status of programs supporting American…
Explainer
Explainer: BEAD Challenge Process: AZ BEAD Program Update
On March 1, 2024, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) initiated Arizona’s challenge process as required by the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD). The…
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: NCAI and Tribal Organizations Submit Comments to FCC Endorsing a Tribal Licensing Window for Upcoming AWS-3 Wireless Spectrum Auction
On February 28, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding its upcoming AWS-3 spectrum band auction. The NPRM…
Explainer
Policy Explainer: Digital Equity Act Programs Update
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) created several new programs to expand broadband access. The BIL established the Broadband…
Explainer
Explainer: Annual Appropriations Process for the Executive Branch Budget
The federal budget consists of both mandatory and discretionary spending. Mandatory spending, such as the annual costs of programs like Social Security, Medicare, and…
Broadband
Overview: Tribal Eligibility in the Digital Equity Act Grant Programs
Despite many advancements in broadband connectivity over the past three years, Native American communities still lack critical internet infrastructure development to…
Call to Action
Call to Action: NIHB Hosts Tribal Caucus Monday July 14
On Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will host a virtual Tribal caucus in preparation for two virtual listening sessions on July…
Explainer
Tribal Sovereignty in the Age of AI: Exploring Opportunities and Risks for Tribal Nations
For Tribal Nations, the rise of AI represents a critical juncture. This technology holds potential to expand resources and enhance access across key industries such as…
Call to Action
Notice of Funding: Tribal Transit Program Grant
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a FY 2024 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program (TTP) grant. The funds will be awarded…
Call to Action
Call To Action: Upcoming DEA Grant Program Topical Webinars for Native Entities
The Digital Equity Act Grant Programs (DEA) provide funding for Digital Equity work like digital skills training, access to affordable devices, and content development for…
Call to Action
Call To Action: AZ Commerce Authority Seeks Public Comment on Draft Final Proposal for BEAD Program Funds
The Arizona Commerce Authority’s State Broadband Office is seeking comment on a draft BEAD Program Final Proposal it released on Wednesday, August 27th. The Final Proposal…
Policy Solution
POLICY ALERT: Indian Country Fights To Protect ICWA: Haaland v. Brackeen to be heard by SCOTUS on November 9, 2022
POLICY ALERT: Indian Country Fights To Protect ICWA: Haaland v. Brackeen to be heard by SCOTUS on November 9, 2022 Subject Matter On November 9, 2022, the Supreme Court of…