Banning Native Mascots Is Not Discrimination—It’s Protection
For generations, Native children have been forced to sit through school assemblies, pep rallies, and sporting events where their identities are mocked. Where their
NCAI Defends its Free Speech and Stands Strong Against Hateful Mascots
UPDATE: In January 2024, the case against the National Congress of American Indians was dismissed with prejudice, and the case against NCAI has been concluded.
On December
Retired Illinois Mascot Still Causing Harm
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) recently contacted the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign about their mascot and the effects of stereotyped Native imagery
Demeaning Speech and Mascots are Unacceptable
The Native American Rights Fund is extremely disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Matal v. Tam. The decision appears to clear the legal pathway for the
NARF Staff Attorney Matthew Campbell testifies before Colorado House Education Committee on American Indian mascot bill
On Monday, March 23, 2015, NARF Staff Attorney Matthew Campbell testified before the Colorado House Education Committee in support of House Bill 15-1165. Matt testified
