NCAI Publications
GAO Report: "Additional Coordination and Performance Measurement Needed for High Speed Internet Access Programs on Tribal Lands"
Feb 11, 2016
Securing Our Futures Report
Feb 14, 2013
International Markets & Tribal Enterprises: A Guide to Entering the International Market
Sep 04, 2012
Testimony & Speeches
NCAI Testimony for the Record: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing on, "The GAO Report on, 'Telecommunications: Additional Coordination and Performance Measurement Needed for High-Speed Internet Access Programs on Tribal Lands'"
May 11, 2016
NCAI Opposition to H.R. 4884, the Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016
Apr 11, 2016
Ensuring Intermodal USF Support for Rural America
Feb 18, 2016
Status of the Public Safety Broadband Network
Feb 16, 2016
Letter Of Support For An Annual Budget For The Office Of Native Affairs And Policy At The Federal Communications Commission
Jul 10, 2015
Resolutions
Calling on the FCC to Comprehensively Improve its Broadband Data to Ensure Tribal Lands are Connected to Broadband
Sep 28, 2018
Calling on the FCC to Re-establish the FCC Office of Native Affairs and Policy’s Tribal Consultation Duties, and Training and Education Efforts
Sep 28, 2018
Calling on the FCC to Regulate the Tribal Lifeline Program According to its Original Intent, and Adhere to the Administrative Procedure Act
Sep 28, 2018
Opposing Efforts by the Federal Communications Commission Pursuant to FCC 17-79, to Restrict Tribal Government Historic Preservation Review of Wireless Infrastructure Development
Sep 28, 2018
A Call to the Federal Government to Promote Telehealth Solutions in Indian Country
Oct 20, 2017
Improving Broadband Access Via Expansion of the FCC’s Rural Health Care Program
Oct 20, 2017
In Support of the Jemez–Zia Tribal Consortium’s E-Rate Broadband Project Petition for Waiver
Oct 20, 2017
Ensuring Tribal Inclusion, Coordination, and Consultation in the First Responder Network Authority
Jun 15, 2017
In Support of Renewing the Federal Communications Commission’s Native Nation’s Broadband Taskforce
Jun 15, 2017
In Support of Tribal Section 106 Review of Wireless Infrastructure through the Federal Communications Commission
Jun 15, 2017
Request that the Federal Communications Commission Modify its Operating Expense Limitation Rule for Carriers Serving Tribal Lands
Jun 15, 2017
Urging the Federal Communications Commission to Improve Access to Spectrum Licenses for Tribal Nations
Sep 28, 2015
Preserve the Universal Service Fund Lifeline & Link Up Programs for All Tribal Lands and All Native Peoples
Jul 01, 2015
Support for Policy on Universal Service Fund for Voice and Broadband Services on Tribal Lands
Jul 01, 2015
Calling on Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to Elevate the Office of Native Affairs and Policy to a Stand-Alone Office at the Federal Communications Commission
Oct 03, 2014
Calling on the Federal Communications Commission to Engage in Tribal Consultation Regarding Proposed Reforms to the High Cost Loop Support Mechanism in the Universal Service Fund
Oct 03, 2014
Urging Government-to-Government Consultation between the FirstNet Authority and Tribal Nations
Oct 03, 2014
Calling on Congress to Establish Formal Recognition of Tribal Sovereignty and Tribal Consultation in the Communications Act
Jun 11, 2014
In Support of Public Service Media Programs for Alaska Natives and Tribal Peoples
Jun 11, 2014
Support for the Creation of a 'Tribal Priority' in E-Rate Funding for Tribal Libraries and Schools
Jun 11, 2014
Request that the Federal Communications Commission Preserve and Protect the Tribal Lifeline and Link-Up Programs
Oct 18, 2013
Request That The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Maintain The Current Rate Of Return For Tribally-Owned And Operated Telecommunications Carriers
Jun 07, 2013
Support for the Establishment of a Tribal Broadband Fund and for other related purposes
Jun 07, 2013
In Support of a Dedicated Annual Budget for the Federal Communications Commission, Office of Native Affairs and Policy
Sep 28, 2012
In Support of Universal Broadcast Service Over Tribal Lands
Sep 28, 2012
Promoting Tribal Nation Access and Use of Spectrum for Communications Services
Sep 28, 2012
Request that the Federal Communications Commission Uphold the Tribal Government Engagement Obligation Provisions for Telecommunications Providers Serving Tribal Lands
Sep 28, 2012
Spectrum Allocation and the Low Power FM Radio (LPFM) ‘Tribal Priority’
Jun 20, 2012
Advancing Consultation Regarding Tribal Section 106 Concerns in the ARRA Broadband Programs
Apr 12, 2012
American Indian and Alaska Natives Television Network
Apr 12, 2012
Call for Congressional Funding of Tribal Broadband Fund and FCC Tribal Programs
Apr 12, 2012
Call to Support Non-Discrimination and to Preserve Open Internet or Network Neutrality
Apr 12, 2012
Communicating for Tribal America
Apr 12, 2012
Communicating for Tribal America
Apr 12, 2012
Congress and Federal Agencies Must Create the Native Broadband Fund, and Devote and Prioritize Funding and Resourcesto Provide Broadband in Native Communities and Include Native Governments in All Native Telecommunications Infrastructure and Broadband Pol
Apr 12, 2012
Creation of Virtual Community for American Indians & Executive Order Mandating Creation of Two FCC Seats
Apr 12, 2012
Effective Inclusion of Tribes in the ARRA Broadband Programs
Apr 12, 2012
Endorsement for Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation for Standing Rock Telecommunications, Inc. and Future Designations of Tribal Telecommunications Regulators
Apr 12, 2012
Guidelines for Tribal Telecommunications Public Policy Discourse
Apr 12, 2012
Guidelines for Tribal Telecommunications Public Policy Discourse
Apr 12, 2012
In Support of improving communications services for Native Nations
Apr 12, 2012
In Support of the Office of Native Affairs and Policys (ONAP) Tribal Initiatives and Budget
Apr 12, 2012
In Support of the Promoting Greater Utilization of Spectrum over Tribal Lands
Apr 12, 2012
In support of Tribal Positions on Universal Service Reform
Apr 12, 2012
National Broadband Plan Priorities and Universal Service Fund Tribal Broadband Program Needs
Apr 12, 2012
Native One-Stop: an Internet Site Linking all Federal Program Resources for Online Accessing by Native Leaders and Their Membership
Apr 12, 2012
NCAI Support for the Center for Native American Public Radios Request Urging the Federal Communications Commission to Hold an Official Commission Media Ownership Hearing within Indian Country Focusing on Tribal Broadcast Ownership Issues
Apr 12, 2012
Preserving the Future of Universal Service Reform and Telephony Support During the Broadband Transition
Apr 12, 2012
Preserving the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) for a Continued Tribal Broadcasting Voice
Apr 12, 2012
Providing Equal Access to Video, Digital and Broadband Services to Indian Reservations and Alaskan Native Villages
Apr 12, 2012
Removing the Barrier to Entry for the Tribal Digital Village and Tribal Use of White Space Spectrum Involving International Border Exclusion Zones
Apr 12, 2012
Resolution to Ensure Tribal Governments are Included in the Rewrite of the 1996 Telecommunications Act
Apr 12, 2012
Standing Rock Telecommunications Project
Apr 12, 2012
Statutory Changes to the Communications Act for Telecommunications Service to Tribal Communities
Apr 12, 2012
Support for Federal Communications Policy Reform to Strengthen American Indian and Alaska Native Self- Determination
Apr 12, 2012
Support for Passage of H.R. 1147 and S. 592 to Provide for Native Community Low-Power FM Radio Station Licensing Opportunities
Apr 12, 2012
Support for RFD-TV (RURAL TV) and Call for More American Indian and Alaska Native Programming on Television
Apr 12, 2012
Support for RFD-TV (RURAL TV) and for Other Native Networks on Television and Call for More American Indian and Alaska Native Programming on Television
Apr 12, 2012
Support Universal Service Fundign as Established Under the 1996 Telecommunications Act for Rural Telephone Companies
Apr 12, 2012
Supporting the service and advocacy of Native Public Media on behalf of Native Americans to access, control and own broadcast facilities and media outlets
Apr 12, 2012
To Increase State and Telecommunications Carries Compliance with FCC Guidelines Concerning the Increase of Telephone Subscription in Indian Country
Apr 12, 2012
Tribal Mobility Fund
Apr 12, 2012
News
NCAI and NPM Oppose FCC Commissioner Pai’s Lifeline Proposal
Mar 30, 2016
The American Family of Governments, Working Together to Strengthen America’s Economy
Aug 23, 2011
State of Indian Nations Address: “Sovereign Indian Nations at the Dawn of a New Era”
Jan 27, 2011