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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS (BIA) NATIONAL TRIBAL BROADBAND GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY2020
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WHEREAS, Cherokee Nation since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government in behalf of the Cherokee people;
WHEREAS, Cherokee Nation is a federally recognized Indian Nation with a historic and continual government-to-government relationship with the United States of America;
WHEREAS, Cherokee Nation has prepared an application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs FY2020 National Tribal Broadband Grant Program;
WHEREAS, Cherokee Nation proposes in this application to conduct a feasibility study to explore the broadband connectivity and accessibility at various tribal community centers throughout the reservation area;
WHEREAS, this feasibility study could lead to infrastructure expansion that would improve economic, educational, and healthcare opportunities for Cherokee citizens living in rural communities who lack quality, affordable connectivity;
BE IT RESOLVED BY CHEROKEE NATION, that the Tribal Council hereby approves the application’s submission to the Bureau of Indian Affairs FY2020 National Tribal Broadband Grant Program (Opportunity Number: BIA-IEED-2020).