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Explainer

Explainer: BEAD Challenge Process: AZ BEAD Program Update

  /  EJ John

On March 1, 2024, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) initiated Arizona’s challenge process as required by the Broadband Equity, Access, and…

Broadband  Indian Country  Digital Divide  Legislation  Sovereignty

Fact Sheet

Tribal Digital Sovereignty Defined

  /  Dr. Traci Morris

Since at least the early 1990s, Tribal nations have been actively working to have a seat at the policy table as this new utility (for lack of a…

Digital Divide  Sovereignty  Broadband  Tribal Digital Sovereignty

Explainer

The Affordable Connectivity Program: Sustaining Individuals and Tribal Networks

  /  EJ John

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) created in 2021 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, assists qualifying households with…

Broadband  Legislation  Digital Divide  Economic Transformation

Capacity Building

We've Got the Answers to Your Questions

  /  Kristen Talbert

The application for the Fall 2023 cohort of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) will open on July 3, 2023. Follow along for upcoming blogs, posts…

ILA  NDNLed  Indian Country  Leadership

Capacity Building

ILA Alumni: Where are they now? EJ John

  /  Kristen Talbert

ILA

Capacity Building

ILA Frequently Asked Questions

  /  Kristen Talbert

We have successfully completed the Fall 2022 cohort of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA)! The application for the Spring 2023 cohort will open…

ILA  Innovation  Leadership  NDNLed  Indian Country