http://telnu.nativesweb.com Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:17:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Washington, DC – In response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s release of “Networked Nation: Broadband in America 2007,” Commissioner Adelstein released the following statement: “With only half of adult Americans participating in the broadband age and U.S. consumers paying far more than citizens in other countries for less bandwidth, ... http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2008-02-27/commissioner-jonathan-s-adelstein-responds/ In response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) report entitled “Networked Nation: Broadband in America 2007,” FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps issued the following statement: “Networked Nation? If the United States were a networked nation consumers would be paying half as much for broadband connections 20 times as ... http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2008-02-27/fcc-commissioner-michael-j-copps-questions-ntia%e2%80%99s-broadband-report/ The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct four educational workshops focused on rural broadband during 2008. The workshops will provide communities and organizations in rural America seeking to bring the benefits of broadband to their communities with an opportunity to learn about ... http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2008-02-26/fcc-and-usda-to-conduct-regional-educational-workshops/ By Traci Patterson CedMagazine.com - February 01, 2008 Broadband is growing dramatically in the U.S., according to a report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), but some FCC commissioners disagree. The report, entitled, “Networked Nation: Broadband in America, 2007” (download here), claims ... http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2008-02-26/fcc-commissioners-bash-ntia%e2%80%99s-2007-us-broadband-report/ Microsoft is having a summer camp for girls from grades 9-12, pass it on to friends and other students who may be interested. For application and additional information go to the following website: www.mirosoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx Microsoft is once again requesting our assistance in getting young women to apply ... http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2008-02-15/digigirlz-summer-camps/ Hello Everyone, I wanted to pass this grant opportunity along to tribes- it is up to $50k for building Tribal Energy Development Capacity.  Deadline is short- it's due August 6. Posted by Valerie for Margie,ATNI Energy Director Attachment: tedc_grant1.pdf http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2007-07-19/energy-development-grant/ The HUD Boise Field office is co-sponsoring Capacity Building & Grant Writing Training July 31-August 3, 2007  in Nampa, Idaho. This FREE training will provide valuable information and tools to help housing and non-profit partners/grantees sustain and promote organizational programs and offerings. HUD contact:  Brian Dale, Boise Operation Specialist; 208-334-1088, x3005; brian.dale@hud.gov http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2007-07-19/grant-writing-training/ USDA ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF $8.9 MILLION IN BROADBAND GRANTS WASHINGTON, June 29, 2007 - Deputy Agriculture Secretary Chuck Connor today announced the availability of $8.9 million in grants for communities without broadband service to provide residential service and connect facilities such as police and fire stations, health ... http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2007-07-03/89-million-in-broadband-grants/ 2007 ATNI Annual Flyer 2007 ATNI Annual Registration Form http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2007-06-28/atni-annual-2007-quinault/ INTER-TRIBAL ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENTS MEETING July 16-17, 2007 10:00 a.m. Lewis and Clark College (room to be arranged) Portland, Oregon An ATNI Work Group has been established and this is an open invitational meeting. NORTHWEST TRIBAL ENERGY MEETING July 30-31, 2007 Monday, July 30th - 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 31st - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 ... http://telnu.nativesweb.com/2007-06-28/upcoming-meetings/