In this piece, Brandon Makaawaawa, the deputy head of state of the Nation of Hawaii, describes the Tribe's community broadband network and the role the internet plays in economic development and Tribal independence.

This resource recommends four provisions to be included in emergency pandemic legislation in order for cities, towns, and Tribal communities to leverage internet access as a recovery tool.

A report describing key takeaways from the 2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit. The themes include community empowerment, the internet and culture, storytelling as a mechanism for advocacy, strong partnerships, sharing stories of success, and community networks.

This report summarizes the 2018 Indigenous Connectivity Summit and its key takeaways.

This report summarizes the 2017 Indigenous Connectivity Summit and its key takeaways.

This report provides a summary of the policy recommendations that resulted from the 2020 Indigenous Connectivity Summit. The policy recommendations address barriers and opportunities related to Tribal broadband.

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This report provides a summary of the policy recommendations that resulted from the 2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit. The policy recommendations address barriers and opportunities related to Tribal broadband.

The Internet Society offers a wide range of free, self-paced online courses for those wishing to explore the technical and programmatic aspects of broadband development. Course topics include network operations, Internet exchange points, encryption, and grant application and project implementation.

This set of recommendations includes best practices for supporting inclusivity, community consultation, and engagement with Indigenous communities.

This guide offers an overview of federal funding options that could provide financial support to Tribal, state, and local governments and utilities in their efforts to expand broadband infrastructure. It also explains how broadband can be more widely deployed.