Tribal
Technology Assessment

December, 2001
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The Tribal Philosophy of The
Seeking to preserve
and protect the ancient culture& unique characteristics of the Taos Pueblo
and its people; to strengthen& perpetuate its sovereign rights and to
promote, enhance and achieve the maximum degree of self-sufficiency and
self-determination in all Tribal affairs; and to develop the HR potential &
natural resource capabilities to the greatest degree possible, while respecting
& maintaining Tribal values and traditions.
The Philosophy of Internet Technology Service is:
To provide
& become a one-stop Internet Solution Provider for Tribes, Native American
organizations and businesses to include online marketing and online business
solutions to help sustainability and promote Tribal Sovereignty.
The Philosophy of The
To engage
in a 12-month project designed to expand economic opportunities for
Table of Contents
Executive Summary............................................................................................................ 1
Statewide Tribal Community
Technology Assessment................................................. 1
Pueblo of Taos................................................................................................................ 2
Agenda for Pueblo Nations New
Statewide On-site Technology Assessments........... 2
Initial On-Site Assessments............................................................................................ 2
Compilation of Technology Assessment.......................................................................... 5
Pueblo Nations Statewide
Solution Defined................................................................ 7
Technical Approach:...................................................................................................... 8
Phase 1 (12 Months):................................................................................................ 9
Phase 2 (concurrent with other Phases, over 12 Months):......................................... 14
Phase 3 (12 Months):.............................................................................................. 16
The Pueblo Nations’ Technology
Recommendations................................................ 18
Recommendations in Using Common Technology:........................................................ 20
Taos Pueblo Solution Defined..................................................................................... 22
Replicate the Tribal Intranet LAN/WAN Model At The
Participating Tribal Business Entities Sites 25
Recommendations....................................................................................................... 27
The Taos Pueblo Technology
Recommendations....................................................... 27
Recommendations in Using Common Technology:........................................................ 29
Tribal Organizations......................................................................................................... 31
System-Wide Needs Analysis Process......................................................................... 33
Problem Definition....................................................................................................... 33
The User Interface – A Network Built on Internet Technologies.................................... 35
User Services offered by the Intranet Model................................................................. 35
The Pueblo of Taos....................................................................................................... 44
Taos Pueblo Geography.............................................................................................. 50
Taos Pueblo Tribal Environmental Protection Office..................................................... 51
Taos Pueblo History.................................................................................................... 51
Taos Pueblo Day School............................................................................................. 52
Tribal Administrative Services...................................................................................... 53
Employment Services................................................................................................... 53
Education Department................................................................................................. 54
Taos Pueblo Day School............................................................................................. 54
Enrollment Department................................................................................................ 55
Finance Department..................................................................................................... 55
Health & Human Services............................................................................................ 55
Human Resources Department..................................................................................... 56
Taos Pueblo Tribal Library.......................................................................................... 56
Natural Resources....................................................................................................... 56
Senior Citizen Program................................................................................................ 56
Tribal Courts............................................................................................................... 57
Business Development................................................................................................. 57
Taos Convenience Store &/or Gas Station................................................................... 57
Taos Pueblo Receives Funding for Wireless Internet Connectivity.................................