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TribalNet 2026 Highlights: AI, Cybersecurity & Sovereignty

Connection, Community, and Collaboration Drive Impact at TribalNet 2026

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer

Key takeaways from TribalNet 2026 in Dallas, where tribal tech leaders gathered to focus on cybersecurity, governance, AI, and more.

Breaking the Ransomware Chain

Breaking the Chain: Backup Resilience and Attack Disruption in Ransomware Events

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

A layered technical overview of recovery planning, written for personnel at every level of the organization.

Password Phishing Defense Tips

The Permission Trap: How OAuth Consent Phishing Bypasses Passwords and MFA, and How to Stop It

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

A layered guide for every role in the organization, from the front desk to the server room

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Centering ROI in Tribal Education: Tribal College Graduates Earn $7.50 for Every $1 Invested

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer

A $61 million federal investment in Tribal Colleges and Universities is expected to drive workforce development, career training, and economic growth nationwide.

Ransomware Warning Signs: Tribal Casino Shared Drives

Recognizing and Responding to Shared Drive Ransomware Indicators in Tribal Gaming Environments

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

Learn The Ransomware Warning Signs To Protect Shared Drives

TribalHub's Certified Tribal Technology Professional 2026 Cohort

Four Perspectives: How TribalHub’s CTTP Program Transforms Technology Careers

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer

Hear from actual participants how TribalHub's Certified Tribal Technology Professional (CTTP) program bridges technical leadership, sovereignty, and communication across tribal nations.

The Office of Indian Energy

DOE Office of Indian Energy Opens Fellowship Host Applications

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer

Tribal governments, utilities, and colleges can apply to host early-career fellows.

Data Exfiltration in Gaming

Data Exfiltration in Gaming Environments: A Threat That Rarely Announces Itself

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

Explore how data exfiltration threatens casino cybersecurity. Learn how to recognize silent indicators and build a layered defense across your environment.

Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

Quishing: The QR Code Threat Facing Tribal Gaming and Enterprise Operations

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

Learn how quishing targets tribal gaming operations and discover a three-layer defense strategy for staff, IT support, and system administrators.

Santa Ynez Chumash Launches High-Speed Fiber Network.

Santa Ynez Reservation connects to high-speed broadband internet for the first time

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer

The Chumash Fiber Project brings high-speed connections to tribal homes and community spaces following a four-year effort.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the $4.8M IGNITE grant pilot program to support Tribal workforce training.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Launches $4.8M IGNITE Grant for Tribal Workforce Training and Technology Pathways

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer

Grants offer up to $300K for Tribal workforce training in skilled trades and technology

Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation.

Understanding and Responding to ClickFix Scams

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

The ClickFix scam uses social engineering to trick users into executing malicious code. Learn how this threat works and how IT teams can isolate it.

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A New Mindset is Making Tribal Communities Safe Again

Written by Christopher B. Chaney, Principal Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice

How the DOJ Tribal Access Program empowers judicial systems through secure data sharing.

Peter Zaffina.

Three Questions Every Tribal Leader Should Ask Before Approving an AI Vendor

Written by Peter Zaffina, Director, IT - Enterprise Services, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Learn the three governance and risk questions tribal leaders must answer before approving AI products for governments, gaming enterprises, and health facilities.

Robby Jakovljevic, Director of Information Technology, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians.

AI Governance Is a Sovereignty Question

Written by Robby Jakovljevic, Director of Information Technology, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

How grounding AI adoption in Indigenous Data Sovereignty and OCAP principles protects tribal data, heritage, and governance.

Kim Freetly.

How to Grow from Technical Expert to Leader

Written by Kim Freetly, Leadership Facilitator, Purpose and Performance Group

Discover how IT leaders can transition from technical experts to strategic leaders by delegating decisions, empowering teams, and creating a culture of growth.

Patrizio Sanzari, Influential Strategist, Rego Consulting Tribal PPM & Simple SharePoint.

A Journey to Organizing Work: Success and Project Management

Written by Patrizio Sanzari, Influential Strategist, Rego Consulting Tribal PPM & Simple SharePoint

Discover what collaborative work management (CWM) is and how to progress through its three maturity stages: visibility, management, and strategic control.