2023

The American Indian Policy Institute’s

• Read more about ILA Alumni: Where are they now? EJ John

On April 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin a virtually held five-day consultation series focusing on agricultural themes and topics that are critical in advancing equity and support for Tribal communities. Tribal affiliates such as Tribal organizations, citizens and staff are able to attend. Elected Tribal leaders and authorized proxy representatives are welcome to speak. 

• Read more about Tribal Consultation: USDA Equity & Barriers Series

We have successfully completed the Spring 2023 cohort of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA)! Stay tuned for an upcoming blog about ILA at RES 2023! Follow along with AIPI for upcoming blogs, posts and everything else ILA.  

• Read more about ILA Thanks Guest Speakers

**PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED**

• Read more about The Office of Management & Budget Proposes Updates for Reporting Race and Ethnicity Data

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 space above Tribal lands.

• Read more about Call to Action: National Spectrum Strategy Tribal Consultations

On March 2, 2023, the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) published a request for written comments on upcoming digital equity program grants. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) created several programs to improve broadband connectivity across the country.

• Read more about CALL TO ACTION: Submit Public Comments on the Digital Equity Act Programs

February was a productive month at AIPI with events, multiple training’s, and representation at external events. As you can see, we participated in several events related to digital equity, digital inclusion, and digital sovereignty, with Dr. Morris and EJ John, both imparting different sets of expertise in the space at different events.  

• Read more about Great Start for the First Quarter

We are halfway through the Spring 2023 cohort of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA)! We’ve had the privilege of hosting marvelous guest speakers during each module. We greatly appreciate all our guest speakers for modules two through five. All experts in their respective fields, our speakers have imparted their knowledge, shared their insights, and given their time to the ILA cohort. You can read more about each of the sublime guest speakers below. 

• Read more about ILA Cohort Hits Halfway Mark

The Office of Management and Budget Requests Public Comment on the Initial Proposals for Updating Statistical Standards for Collecting and Reporting Race and Ethnicity Data 

• Read more about The Office of Management and Budget Requests Public Comment