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Legislation
FCC Tribal Libraries E-Rate Pilot Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now accepting applications for the Tribal Libraries E-Rate Pilot Program. This pilot program is designed to help new Tribal…
Call to Action
Call to Action: Department of Education to Host Tribal Consultation on Comprehensive Implementation of Executive Orders
The Office of Indian Education (OIE) will conduct a Tribal consultation session on Presidential Executive Orders related to public education that have been published since…
Explainer
FCC Broadband Map Challenges: Improving Tribal Broadband Data
On November 18, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the pre-production draft of its new broadband availability map. This map gives an…
Explainer
The Affordable Connectivity Program: Sustaining Individuals and Tribal Networks
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) created in 2021 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, assists qualifying households with their monthly internet bills…
Fact Sheet
Policy Snapshot: Key Developments in American Indian Education 2024
Read our recent infographic one-pager on American Indian Education. It offers a concise overview of significant legislative and policy advancements related to American Indian…
Explainer
Explainer: Tribal Nations Criticize FCC’s Tribal Consultation Efforts on Proposed NEPA and NHPA Rule Updates
Background On August 14, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Modernizing the Commission’s National…
Policy Solution
The Office of Management & Budget Proposes Updates for Reporting Race and Ethnicity Data
**PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED** In January, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released proposals for changing Federal Race and Ethnicity Standards. The…
Call to Action
NTIA Announces A Second Round of TBCP Funding
On July 27, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a second Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to implement a second…
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…
Report
Tribal Digital Sovereignty Guidebook
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…