President Joe Biden speaks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit at the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, on Nov. 30. (Jim Watson / AFP / Getty Images) Native tribes get new federal office for tech, more broadband funding Biden announced a new Office of Indigenous Communications and Technology to help tribes improve their technology and internet access. Nov 30, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Juan Barreto / AFP via Getty Images) Tribal governments gain access to national crime information systems The Justice Department added 16 tribal governments to a program that grants access to national crime information systems. Sep 28, 2022 By Colin Wood
Participants in the tribal wireless boot camp learn about how to configure a wireless network. (Christopher Mitchell / Institute for Local Self-Reliance) Tribal wireless boot camp builds community for broadband A meeting led by nonprofits and broadband experts convened tribal leaders who are seeking to improve connectivity on their lands. Jul 26, 2021 By Colin Wood
(Andrew Burton / Getty Images) Justice Department funds body-worn cameras for small-town, rural, tribal police A $7.65 million program is open to law enforcement agencies with 50 or fewer full-time sworn personnel, as well as tribal and rural departments. Jul 9, 2021 By Colin Wood
Vice President Kamala Harris takes part in a White House event on high-speed internet on tribal lands. (Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images) White House announces $1 billion in broadband funding for tribal nations The Commerce Department will lead the distribution of $1 billion in grants to expand broadband access on tribal lands, Vice President Kamala Harris said. Jun 3, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Getty Images Court rejects FCC order bypassing 5G build reviews on tribal lands Telecommunications companies will need to pass environmental and historical reviews before installing wireless equipment, after all. Aug 12, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
State GIS leaders look for collaboration with tribal governments On GIS Addressed, New Mexico's Gar Clarke says collaboration between tribal government and state government GIS is a growing priority. Feb 14, 2019 By Jake Williams