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An Overview of the American Rescue Plan for Indian …

WebIndian Country has been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, largely due to existing inequities exacerbated by the pandemic. Inadequate healthcare, a lack of housing, and underdeveloped infrastructure increased the severity of COVID-19 in Tribal communities. …

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URL: https://aipi.asu.edu/blog/2021/03/overview-american-rescue-plan-indian-country

Federal Emergency Relief Spending American Indian …

WebFederal Emergency Relief Spending: How Is It Affecting Tribes and How Are Tribes Responding? Three major Acts of Congress have passed into law this month to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. With each proposal, emergency spending packages …

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COVID-19: Information and Resources for Tribal …

WebThe webinar featured a Congressional update from Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK-4) regarding legislation to provide funding to combat the spread of COVID-19 and leadership from NAFOA, NCAI, and NIHB provided updates regarding legislative …

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An Indigenous Approach to Mental Health American …

WebThe fact is, suicide was the second leading cause of death for American Indian/Alaska Native young people between 10 and 34 years old in 2019. Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ youth (ages 13 - 24) are 2.5 times more likely to have a suicide …

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Coronavirus in Indian Country: A Roundtable Hosted by …

WebIn the fight against COVID-19, tribal nations face many of the same health, education, and economic public policy challenges as non-Native state and local governments. However, they are further hindered by an obstacle course of red tape and administrative …

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American Rescue Plan

WebThe American Rescue Plan would deliver immediate assistance to address critical areas, including: • $20 billion for Tribal governments to combat COVID-19, with funding to assist Tribal community safety-net programs; • $6 billion for the Indian Health Service (IHS) for …

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New Bill in Congress Aims to Expand Broadband Access …

WebAccording to a press release, “This bill will provide the first opportunity for tribes to have access to wireless networks over their lands to adequately deploy wireless services for the first time in history. It also designates $300 million for tribal broadband deployment, …

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Stories of Resilience from Indian Country Volume 2

WebWith families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) quarantining themselves to help stop the spread of COVID-19, an EBCI tribal program is helping provide some exercise time. Cherokee Choices, a diabetes prevention and education program under the EBCI …

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Digital Divide American Indian Policy Institute

WebBroadband is the basis and future of economic development, health, public safety, housing, energy, and educational models for the future in Indian Country. The Internet is now classified as a utility and the common carriage for all media platforms. This new digital …

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JoAnn di Filippo, PhD American Indian Policy Institute

WebDr. di Filippo currently serves as the Associate Director for AIPI. During the past 20 years, di Filippo has worked as a business and finance consultant for American Indian tribes, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Di …

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Indigenous Leadership Academy Cohort Spring 2022

WebIndigenous Leadership Academy Cohort Spring 2022 Phoenix, Ariz. — The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA)! With a focus on emerging leaders, there has never been a

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FAQs for American Indian Students at ASU

WebContact American Indian Student Support Services (AISSS) at [email protected] for a laptop and/or hotspot loaner for WiFi. Staff may be reached online at https://aisss.asu.edu or call Student Success Retention Coordinators: Vickie Baldwin …

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Call to Action: Review Arizona’s Digital Equity Plan

WebLast week, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) released a draft of the Arizona Digital Equity Plan.This plan gives an overview of Digital Equity challenges in Arizona and outlines goals and objectives to solve them. The plan defines Digital Equity as “The condition in …

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Vote-by-Mail: Balancing Promise with Prudence

Web1. ASU is #1 in the U.S. for Innovation. Vote-by-Mail: Balancing Promise with Prudence. By AIPI Graduate Policy Assistant Coby Klar. Introduction. This election year has the potential to be unlike any other. In the shadow of COVID-19, where social distancing …

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Former AIPI Student Worker Christina Haswood Running for State …

Web[UPDATE] This post was originally published June 8, 2020. Yesterday, August 4, Christina won her primary election in Kansas! Now running unopposed, she will become the youngest member of the Kansas State Legislature and only the third Native American …

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Legislative Activity in the 116 Congress and Administrative …

Web10/28/2020 3 Urban Indian Education and Research Program. ix. October 20, 2020 – Department of Commerce; Bureau of the Census; Notice of meeting; 2020 Census Tribal Consultation; Virtual Public Meeting. x. October 27, 2020 – Department of Health and …

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Indian Country Stands in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter

WebEarlier this week, Congresswomen Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk, KS-03) and Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo, NM-01), the first two Native American women to serve in Congress, released a statement in solidarity with the African American community. “Though we will …

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American Indian Policy Institute's Executive Director, Dr. Eddie …

WebFor Immediate Release Contact: Traci Morris, [email protected] Tempe, Ariz. (April 8, 2015) – The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is proud to announce Dr. Eddie F. Brown is the recipient of the Silver and Turquoise Ball’s Honorary Leon Grant Award. …

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