Solutions
Call to Action
Call to Action: National Spectrum Strategy Tribal Consultations
Tribal Nations have long advocated for their sovereign interests in natural resources like land and water. Tribes have also advocated for their sovereign interest in the air…
Call to Action
ACP Update and Call to Action
ACP Update and Call to Action 1-9-24 The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) faces a critical juncture. In a letter sent out earlier this week, the Federal Communications…
Call to Action
Call To Action: NAGPRA Open Committee Meeting
On Monday, September 23, 2024, the National Park Service Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee will host their ninth meeting of a ten-meeting…
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
Census Bureau Tribal Consultation
On November 12, 2024, the United States Census Bureau announced it would conduct two virtual Tribal consultations on updating the race/ethnicity code list for the American…
Call to Action
Letter to the President From Tribal Organizations: Tribal Funding Is a Legal Obligation, Not Discretionary Spending
On Sunday, Feb. 2, a coalition of 23 Tribal organizations and intertribal councils representing the majority of sovereign American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Nations…
Explainer
AIPI COVID-19 Update March 20, 2020
AIPI COVID-19 Update March 20, 2020 The situation around the novel coronavirus pandemic is changing rapidly. Today we bring you five stories about how Indian Country is…
Policy Solution
A New Look for the AIPI Policy Update
We at AIPI are excited to continue our work on tribally-driven research and policy solutions into 2023. One important part of work is researching and publishing our monthly…
Fact Sheet
FAQ Guide: How to Read and Evaluate Education Policy
Understanding and navigating education policy is essential for all who engage in the educational sector, as these policies shape the experiences of students, educators, and…
Explainer
Unrelenting Litigation? The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Chevron in Loper Bright Enterprises & Relentless, Inc. and What’s Next for Tribes
The decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. is just as impactful as the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, its ruling on Presidential immunity…
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: Summary of Congressional Oversight Hearing to “Examine Native Communities’ Priorities for the 119th Congress”
On February 12, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held an oversight hearing, Examining Native Communities' Priorities for the 119th Congress. Chaired by…
Explainer
Policy Explainer: Federal Trust Responsibility and Higher Education
This explainer clarifies the status of programs supporting American Indian students in higher education in response to recent legal and policy developments. Federal…