Tribal Workshop Hosted by the Lummi Nation

An in-person workshop for Tribal governments, Tribal employees, and Tribal members designed to provide information that will help Tribal Nations identify and evaluate opportunities to develop more robust broadband infrastructure and services in Tribal communities. The workshop is also designed to provide information about FCC policies and programs to address the lack of adequate communications services on Tribal lands nationwide.

FCC staff will provide presentations on a broad range of important FCC initiatives that support the deployment of communications infrastructure and services in Tribal communities (e.g., Broadband Data Collection, Affordable Connectivity Program, Universal Service Fund Schools and Libraries Program). Such infrastructure supports Tribal economic development, Tribal schools and libraries, and low-income families, as well as public safety departments, and Tribal government administration. The workshop will also provide an overview and update from the FCC’s Native Nations Communications Task Force (NNCTF) regarding their work and will highlight issues related to infrastructure deployment on Tribal lands. In addition to workshop training sessions, the event will include a listening session inviting Tribal comment on current FCC initiatives to promote equal access to broadband and eliminate digital discrimination.