Mauna Kea Protectors Prepare for Consultation
Photo of Mauna Kea courtesy of Kapulei Flores.
This fall, the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) will offer two trainings
Unprecedented Tribal Nation participation in UN Permanent Forum
The National Congress of American Indians and NARF had a strong presence at the 23rd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (April 15-26, 2024, New York City)...
ICWA’s Defenders Rally Again to Protect Tribal Children
Protectors of child welfare and tribal sovereignty filed an amicus brief on August 28, 2024, urging the Minnesota Supreme Court to dismiss a baseless challenge to the
New reports explore Native voter issues
In August 2024, we released two new reports, prepared in a collaboration with Blockwell Consulting, LLC, that dig deep into the distressing data around Native American
Farewell to 2024 summer law clerks
Thank you to our summer law clerks for your exceptional service this summer. Your hard work, dedication, and fresh perspectives have been invaluable to our team. The NARF
Four states open the door to automatic voter registration for Native Americans
Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Michigan have all passed laws that allow Tribal automatic voter registration, with ultimate discretion in the hands of individual Tribal Nations over whether to participate.
Tribe asks court to respect tribal sovereignty and enforce public records laws
The Oglala Sioux Tribe asked the South Dakota 7th Judicial Circuit Court for Oglala Lakota County to enforce state public record laws...
New video in Native Voices, Native Vote series
Over the course of 2024, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is releasing Native Voice, Native Vote, a series of videos explaining the fight to protect Native Americans’
NATHPO supports Tribal Nations’ consultation on cultural resources in San Pedro Valley
The National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers filed an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit filed by the Tohono O’odham Nation and the San Carlos Apache Tribe against the U.S. Department of Interior for failing to follow the Section 106 consultation process...
Congratulations to 2024 Siletz winner, Sapphire Carter!
The history of the Siletz Tribe’s contributions to the Native American Rights Fund is a shining example of philanthropy and commitment to justice.
