September 17, 2026

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What Happens When a Community Wires Itself: Lessons from Colville on the Power of Indigenous-Led Connectivity

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When commercial Internet providers declined to serve the Colville Reservation in Washington, United States, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation decided to build their own network. By connecting tribal offices, schools, and community centers, they strengthened the infrastructure the community relies on daily. A recent study examines what changed after the network went live […]

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