Oregon is home to nine federally recognized Tribes with diverse geography across our state, spanning mountains, forests, rivers and deserts.
Due to prohibitive construction costs and unique considerations of each Tribe, the promise of digital opportunity and “Internet for all” has lagged for many of Oregon’s tribal communities.
Link Oregon is deeply committed to the principle of Tribal Sovereignty and views tribal connectivity as a critical success measure of digital equity in Oregon. We have partnered with the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, the Network Startup Resource Center, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians – Economic Development Corporation, and representatives from several Tribes to convene Oregon Tribal Broadband Summits, providing a forum for Tribal leaders to discuss their unique needs, challenges, resources, and emerging federal funding opportunities.
Link Oregon was one of the sponsors of the Tribal Broadband Bootcamp hosted by the University of Oregon in 2022. The Tribal Broadband Bootcamp (TBB) is a 3-day intensive learning experience focused on building and running