Our mission here at the Tribal Resource Center is to empower tribal communities to utilize the benefits of broadband. We aim to provide the resources necessary to ensure successful connectivity projects. Through our associations and resources we hope to share our knowledge with Native American tribes across the nation.

The Tribal Resource Center is a hub of validated articles, links, videos, courses, and people to assist tribal nations with adopting broadband technologies. Resources are vetted by tribal leaders and members, offering guidance for both the technical and human opportunities and challenges that come with high speed internet. As the TRC matures, it will include further resources on the benefits of digitization, including community health, entrepreneurship, education, and cultural preservation, with added features for intertribal learning.

Although we are a new resource we have the privilege to be working with four tribes: Shoalwater Bay, Hoopa Valley, Fort Bidwell, and Yurok. It is an honor to be able to assist these great communities in obtaining their goals. We also look forward to working with more tribes in the near future.

Beginning a tribal connectivity project can seem daunting but knowing where to start can make a big difference. Here you can find the information and resources you need to start your project in a successful manner. Obtaining a feasibility study, needs assessment, and scope of work will prove to be useful.

2020 showed many communities the importance of reliable internet connection. Many families were dependent on internet connection for distant learning and for work. However, there are many more benefits of the internet for your community. Here you can explore some of the benefits connectivity has to offer as well as some examples how Native American communities use internet access to serve and better their community.