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People living on tribal lands can now get up to $75 toward their monthly internet bill thanks to a new program from the Federal Communications Commission. It’s a step towards bridging the gap for Native people when it comes to broadband access. It’s one of several efforts to bring high speed internet to people, especially those living on rural tribal land. The lack of access hurts tribal economies, hinders communication and limits educational opportunities.
Guest:
Geoffrey Blackwell (Omaha/Chickasaw/Choctaw/Muscogee Creek) – chief strategy officer and general counsel for Amerind Risk former Federal Communications Commission official
Dr. Traci Morris (Chickasaw Nation) – executive director of the American Indian Policy Institute at Arizona State University
Derrick Lente (Isleta/Sandia Pueblo) – representative for New Mexico’s 65th district
Also mentioned on the show: American Indian Policy Institute Tribal Broadband info
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Break 1 music: Inngerneq (song) Pamyua (artist) Mengluni (The Beginning)
Break 2 music: Metropolis (single) A Tribe Called Red (artist)
