Strategic Collaboration: Insights from Drew Ebert of Bois Forte Development Corporation

In this episode, TribalHub chats with Drew Ebert, CEO of the Bois Forte Development Corporation, about fostering successful organizational collaboration. Drew shares his strategies for aligning high-level teams, creating and executing strategy maps, and engaging leaders to drive impactful initiatives. He also highlights the success of Bois Forte’s fellowship program and its role in cultivating future leaders.
 
Reach out to Drew on LinkedIn and read his latest article, "Innovation Pipelines:  U.S. Infrastructure and Sustainability" in the TribalHub Magazine!

From Alaska to the Lower 48: Greensparc’s Mission for Tribal Tech Equity

In this episode, TribalHub chats with Sam Enoka of Greensparc to explore how micro-data centers are driving connectivity and sustainability for tribes. Discover how this Alaskan-born initiative is bringing cutting-edge technology to the toughest conditions—and how it’s poised to transform tribal communities nationwide.
 
Follow Greensparc on LinkedIn and read about them in this Alaska Business article.

Navigating Cyber Threats in Tribal Communities

Join TribalHub's Michelle Bouschor for an insightful conversation with Jennifer Lynn-Walker of Gate15 as they delve into the critical threats that tribal communities must be aware of and prepared for in today's digital landscape.
This episode covers a range of pressing topics including ransomware, cyber threats, and the importance of robust incident response planning. Our expert guest shares their knowledge and practical advice on how tribes can safeguard their digital assets, protect their data, and ensure resilience against potential attacks. Don't miss this essential discussion for any tribe looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture and stay ahead of evolving threats.
 
Connect with Gate 15 on LinkedIn or their website.
Learn more about Tribal-ISAC and follow them on LInkedIn.

Recorded at TribalNet: Building the Tribal IT Dream Team with Paula Starr

If you're looking to learn how to combine tribal cultural values with IT best practices and help your technology team keep pace with technological progress all the while delivering  high-quality services and solutions with a tribal technology dream team....then this episode is for YOU!  Listen in as Cherokee Nation Government CIO, Paula Starr, talks about how she has done this with her team and how you can do it too.
Connect with Paula on LinkedIn!

Recorded at TribalNet: Hooked on Phishing-Safeguarding your Tribe with Cofense

At TribalNet 2024, host Michelle Bouschor discussed phishing threats, cybersecurity, and online safety education with Cofense's Ryan Conrad and Darrin Barnett.  
With advanced automation and AI-based technology, Cofense identifies, protects, detects and responds to email security threats.  Listen now to hear their conversation.
To learn more about Cofense, the reports discussed in the podcast and their solutions at https://cofense.com/about/.
Reach out to Darrin at darrin.barnett@cofense.com. 
 

Broadband Funding for Tribes: Current Landscape

Andrew Metcalfe, Founder and CEO of Native Network, talked with TribalHub about the current landscape of broadband funding and why it's important to act NOW.  
Learn more about Native Network at https://nativenetwork.com/

Natives Helping Natives - Cayuse Native Solutions

"Natives helping Natives" is the theme that the mighty team at Cayuse Natives Solutions stands behind.  And it fits.  The team is passionate about helping tribes invest in communications tools, public safety and other essential functions so they can handle emergencies, communicate effectively and improve the well being of their people and communities.  
In this episode, host Michelle Bouschor talks with team to learn more about their passions, their services, and how a recent grant received by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) will now allow the team to deliver digital inclusion services to the Umatilla Indian Reservation community, help with accessing affordable high-speed internet, obtaining free technology devices, and improving digital skills.

You’ve experienced a security Incident. Now what?

What happens when you've experienced a security incident?  Do you follow your incident response plan?  Does your tribe even have an incident response plan?  Is cybersecurity a topic regularly discussed with your executive team?  This discussion with Renita DiStefano, President and CEO of Second Derivative, LLC, will help you answer these questions, give you tips on how to prepare an incident response plan and where to get help if it's needed.
Show Notes:
Reach out to Renita DiStefano at renita@2nd-derivative.com or visit Second Derivative, LLC at https://www.2nd-derivative.com
Tribal-ISAC:  http://www.tribalisac.org
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):  http://nist.gov
MS-ISAC:  http://www.cisecurity.org
CISA Cybersecurity Grant: https://www.cisa.gov/cybergrants-faq
 

Managing a Hybrid Workforce in Indian Country: Policy, Budgets, Privacy Concerns

Like many businesses across the world, Tribal Nations are staffing a hybrid workforce.  This change brings about many questions regarding data privacy, sovereignty of data, work from home policies, budgets, and more.  Kimberly Gordy, partner with Baker & Hosteler LLP, spoke at the 2023 TribalNet conference on these concerns, and much more.  Listen in as we talk with Kimi about these pressing issues.  
 
Show notes:
Baker & Hosteler, LLP:  www.bakerlaw.com
Reach out to Kimi via email at kgordy@bakerlaw.com
 
 
 
 

Chapa-De Health: Offering increased access to specialty care for tribal communities

Wendy Barnhart, Telehealth Lead Coordinator with Grass Valley Health Center with Chapa-De Indian Health spoke on "Indian Health Centers & Electronic Consult - Improving Access to Specialty Care" during TribalNet's 2022 Annual Conference in Reno, NV in early September.  In this conversation, Wendy talks to TribalHub's Michelle Bouschor about how she has spearheaded the addition of e-consult to her health center's offerings increasing access to specialty care for her tribal community.