Exploratory trip to Santa Fe, NM and Kayenta, AZ
August 8-14, 1999
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In preparation for ACT's planned
involvement in the Native American Higher Education Initiative
(NAHEI), Vlad Wielbut undertook this exploratory trip to the
National Indian Telecommunications Institute (NITI)
in Santa Fe, NM.
The purpose of this visit was to learn as much as possible about NITI and its role in bringing native communities to the Information Age, as well as to gather ideas about ways in which ACT may support this role. Good portion of the trip was spent in Kayenta, AZ, at the Navajo Reservation, in order to take a closer look at the current state of computer technology there. Vlad also used this opportunity to introduce ACT, its background and services, recent projects, areas of expertise, etc. Several points of mutual interest were identified in subsequent talks with Karen Buller, President and CEO, and other NITI staff members. Photographs (top to bottom):
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