During the formation of the Native American Rights Fund, a governing board was assembled composed of Indian leaders from across the country -- wise and distinguished people who were respected by Indians nationwide. Since inception, the NARF Board of Directors has continued to provide the organization their leadership, wisdom and vision.

Delia Carlyle, Chairman, Ak-Chin
Paul Ninham, Vice-Chairman, Wisconsin Oneida

Fred Cantu, Jr., Saginaw Chippewa
Elbridge Coochise, Hopi
David Cypress, Seminole Tribe of Florida
Billy Frank, Nisqually
James Roan Gray, Osage
Ron His Horse is Thunder, Standing Rock Sioux
Richard Luarkie, Pueblo of Laguna
Lydia Olympic, Igiugig Village
Kunani Nihipali, Native Hawaiian
Anthony Pico, Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Woody Widmark, Sitka Tribe