Provocative and insightful piece by
at #ICS2022. Some great work happening at this conference. Pleased to see in attendance.
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Darrah Blackwater
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Navajo Nation citizen.
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Powerful representation of Indigenous Spectrum Sovereignty by at the Indigenous Connectivity Summit. #ics2022
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Indigenous connectivity artwork - braided sweetgrass from Saskatchewan by - can you see the fibre? #ICS2022
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Happy to be heading to Winnipeg for the Indigenous Connectivity Summit discussing spectrum policy. On a panel (for the second time this fall, I'm happy to say) with tomorrow.
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How Indigenous people are Fighting for Digital Sovereignty.
A rich piece on spectrum policy and the path forward for digital equity in Indigenous communities, by for .
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Happening now at #TPRC2022 - Spectrum Management and Policy panel incl. our research with & on tribal spectrum sovereignty. Excellent panel on indigenous spectrum management tprcweb.com/saturday-paper
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📡 and I have a new paper on spectrum sovereignty on tribal lands & the DIGITAL Reservations Act #TPRC2022
Spectrum Sovereignty on Tribal Lands: Assessing the DIGITAL Reservations Act papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf
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I just dropped 3 new episodes of Determi-Nation, my podcast about Indigenous brilliance. This time about spectrum sovereignty for Native Nations. Check it out!
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What sustains you in your #EnvironmentalJustice work? On #DataDialoguesPodcast, Tico talks about by and ; meanwhile talks about her podcast #DetermiNATION and and 's We are #WaterProtectors
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New episodes of #DataDialoguesPodcast released today (wherever you listen to your podcasts!):
10. Oyster parties for community health with Tico Aran 🦪
11. Native spectrum sovereignty with 📶
12. #Environmental work generates community wealth with Tico & Darrah 🌳
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So much learning on #spectrumsovereignty with and Tico Aran's work at Watershed Action Lab in #Miami with the Eastern Oyster. Two very different approaches to building environmental wealth. Listen with transcripts and show notes: bit.ly/3K91Uc0
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New episodes of #DataDialoguesPodcast released today (wherever you listen to your podcasts!):
10. Oyster parties for community health with Tico Aran 
11. Native spectrum sovereignty with @blackwatersoul 
12. #Environmental work generates community wealth with Tico & Darrah 
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Excited to kick March off with Tico Aran & on #DataDialoguesPodcast episodes 10-12, where we talk through #community wealth generation in their respective work on #oysters and #NativeSpectrumSovereignty on #🦪 #📶 S1 streams tomorrow!
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Have you streamed all four episodes of “Determi-Nation" yet? The podcast was created by fellow , along with regents professor Rebecca Tsosie and shares the work of Indigenous organizers and policy advocates.
More on the series▶️ bddy.me/3pmESWt
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This is such a great piece on the work & are doing to connect the Navajo Nation. I really appreciate Darrah's explanation of the relationship between spectrum policy & indigenous rights and sovereignty.
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Honored to co-produce this documentary on the digital divide in Indigenous communities and #spectrumsovereignty for Native Nations. ☀️
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Special thank you to all of the presenters that will join DELL this fall: and Brandon Forester of
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WEBCAST TODAY: Spectrum and Indigenous Connectivity: Intervening in ISED Consultation #indigenousspectrum #spectrum #tvws #crtc
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Honored to be part of this chat happening today about technology and climate. I'll speak on Indigenous stewardship and how spectrum sovereignty for Indigenous peoples fits into that. See you there!
💪join us today at 2pmET w/ discussing spectrum, broadband Internet service in Indigenous communities across Canada; and ISED's consultation on a new Access Licensing framework for unused spectrum. Register: bit.ly/3tDoO4q
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Very excited to see my most recent Spectrum Sovereignty article published in Arizona Attorney Magazine!
azattorneymag-digital.com/azattorneymag/
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During her #NCCCon21 Academic Pre-Conference presentation, discussed her research centering the lived experiences and needs of Indigenous communities, and she shared best practices for broadband advocacy allyship. youtu.be/F4Cp-i0OGSA?t= #BroadbandIsPower
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"Understanding we are not on the same playing field is the first step: on ubiquitous broadband connectivity #NCCCon21 #BroadbandIsPower
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HAPPENING NOW | "What Would Ubiquitous Broadband Connectivity Enable?" with NCC's , , Aaron Brumley, 's Tia Price, and 's Chris Wood. #NCCCon21 #BroadbandIsPower
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explains that spectrum is imperative to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Flexible grants, prioritizing spectrum sovereignty, and consulting Tribal leadership can help improve the digital divide for Indigenous communities. #BroadbandIsPower #NCCCon21
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For our second speaker, @blackwatersoul, spectrum is a "time immemorial" natural resource that belongs to the land. Tune in to hear about her work to use this critical resource as a tool for connectivity in Tribal communities. #NCCCon21 #BroadbandIsPower bit.ly/2VQlndE
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Research plays a significant role in addressing the digital divide. Join us during our academic pre-conference on 7/20 to hear from field researchers whose work sheds light on broadband opportunities, challenges & successes. bit.ly/3hGCQOq #BroadbandIsPower #NCCCon21
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I wrote this blog post to help people understand how to be good allies to Indigenous people who may be dealing with historical trauma and/or intergenerational trauma. Please read with an open heart and mind.
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Indigenous Peoples and Connectivity: Bridging the Digital Divide - join , Ambassador Mitch Fifield, Daniela Bas , Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim , , , Erick Huerta Velázquez and Ursula Wynhoven.
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📅 LIVE Wednesday 28 April 14:00 CEST ➡ Indigenous Peoples and Connectivity: Bridging the Digital Divide
Organized by
Join and Register: itu.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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I made this 1 minute video to explain spectrum sovereignty for Native Nations. Enjoy!
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New day. New episode. is an indigenous right activist fighting for spectrum sovereignty.
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It was fun to contribute to Aqqalu's music video for "Move, I'm Indigenous"!
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I’m on it, and Joe is listening.
We need universal broadband for all our students and families throughout our country.
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Replying to @DrBiden
I would like to #askdrb to advocate for affordable high-speed internet for all families.
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Excellent session happening now! #2020ICS on US connectivity landscape with Irene Flannery and Sayuri Rajapakse
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Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2020 DAY 3 #2020ICS @ISOC_NA #GrowInternet pscp.tv/w/ckyADTF4ZUtX
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Free virtual lecture: One Book/One Community presents: Advocacy for Connectivity and Spectrum Rights, feat. Darrah Blackwater (), September 8. Zoom info in image. Visit SJC's One Book/One Community program here: bit.ly/32xIRUD
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We're delighted to share this 🔥 fireside chat on YouTube from Day 1 @ #RightsCon with Indigenous Rights Advocate & Commissioner on closing the #DigitalDivide in the #US, combating #internetshutdowns & protecting #FoE. youtube.com/watch?v=uMiI7f
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"It's not just that indigenous people need the internet, I truly believe that the internet needs indigenous people" – 👏👏👏 in conversation with Commissioner at #RightsCon
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▶️ Coming up: Commissioner and Indigenous Advocate discuss the US #DigitalDivide for our first 🔥 fireside chat at #RightsCon Online. Join:
rightscon.course.tc/2020/events/fi
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BREAKING: SUPREME COURT SIDES WITH CREEK NATION IN MCGIRT CASE, 5 TO 4, NEIL GORSUCH.
Oklahoma cannot prosecute a major crime within the historical boundaries of the Creek Indian reservation in eastern Oklahoma. (1/3)
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