Sovereign SnapshotNovember 12, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary technology that poses potential opportunities and risks for federally recognized Indian Tribes (Tribal Nations or Tribes) and their citizens. With AI’s seemingly increasing integration...
Sovereign SnapshotSeptember 16, 2025
As of September 2025, no federally recognized tribe (referred to as tribe or Tribal Nation) is believed to have adopted laws regulating the potential risk and benefits posed by artificial intelligence...
Research ArticleAugust 19, 2025
Tana Fitzpatrick, J.D., Associate Vice President of Tribal Relations and NNCPTR Director, was awarded the Hargrave Faculty Writing Award at the June 2025 Sovereignty Symposium XXVII for her research titled...
Student Research SpotlightDecember 19, 2024
Proposed improvements to federal tribal consultations include standardizing processes, enhancing website access, and funding tribal experts.
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