Urge Congress to Halt BAAJA Over Threats to Tribal Sovereignty
On November 9, 2026, the Senate voted 73–25 to move the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) forward despite opposition from Tribal Nations. The bill
Veterans, we thank you
To our Native American Veterans, we thank you!
Tribal Cooperative Agreements: A National Assessment of Sovereignty, Stewardship, and Land Justice
Across Indian Country, Tribal Nations are finding ways to work with federal and state governments to protect their lands, waters, and natural resources.
SD Judge Rules Voters Must be Allowed to Wear ‘Natives Vote’ Shirts at Polls
An Election Day ruling protects voters exercising their right to vote while wearing "Natives Vote" and other nonpartisan Native vote apparel.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Learn about the progress NARF has made in Indian country by exploring stories of advocacy, partnership, and Native justice.
Election resources: Voter hotline and poll watchers
On Election Day law student and attorney volunteers trained by the Native American Rights Fund visit polling sites on or near Tribal lands to provide election protection support for Native voters.
Native Organizations Call for Meaningful Tribal Consultation Following Proposed NARA Closures
A coalition of Native Organizations sent a joint letter to the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration expressing deep concerns around planned closures.
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Turn Recognition Into Action
Honoring Native peoples through action
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize that honoring Native peoples means more than acknowledging the past. It means taking
Tribal Nations Urge Supreme Court to Put a Stop to Illegal Gaming By Prediction Market Platforms
An amicus brief filed by more than 140 Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations calls on the Supreme Court to stop illegal gaming by prediction market platforms.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act
On October 5, 2026, the United States Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), denying certiorari
