Amy, Author at Native American Rights Fund

Sacred places promote Native health

Former Isleta Pueblo Governor and Chief Judge Verna Teller (Isleta Pueblo) explains how lack of access and improving access to sacred places impacts the health and survival of Indigenous lifeways, cultures, and peoples today.

Protect sacred places, protect Native culture

Traditional knowledge, culture, health, and spirituality are so interconnected with Native American sacred places. NARF has a long history protecting sacred places and supporting solutions grounded in Indigenous thinking.  This Native American Heritage month and through the end of the year, we will highlight the ongoing work to protect sacred places. 

Election resources: Voter hotline and poll watchers

On Election Day 2024, 170 law student and attorney volunteers trained by the Native American Rights Fund will arrive at polling sites on or near Tribal lands across six states to provide election protection support for Native voters.

U.S. apologizes for federal Indian boarding schools, a key moment in Tribal-U.S. relations

U.S. President Joe Biden made a diplomatic visit to Gila River Indian Community to issue an apology from the United States to all Indigenous Americans for some of the harms the federal government caused through the policy of federal Indian boarding schools.

Support for Apache Stronghold’s petition to protect religious freedoms

Tribal Nations and organizations urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review lower court rulings impacting religious freedom and the sacred place called Oak Flat in English.

The case against unreasonable voter laws in Arizona continues

It is important for Native voters in Arizona to know that they can satisfy the documentary proof of residence requirement by providing their Tribal enrollment number and that other options include a state ID with a US flag on it, a US passport, or a birth certificate.

Now Available: The Indigenous Peoples’ Guide to the United Nations

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians increasingly contend with rights violations concerning transboundary matters that cannot be resolved through federal-level advocacy alone. From climate change and repatriation to traditional knowledge...

Native American Rights Fund

Amy

Sacred places promote Native health

Protect sacred places, protect Native culture

Election resources: Voter hotline and poll watchers

U.S. apologizes for federal Indian boarding schools, a key moment in Tribal-U.S. relations

Support for Apache Stronghold’s petition to protect religious freedoms

The case against unreasonable voter laws in Arizona continues

Now Available: The Indigenous Peoples’ Guide to the United Nations

Mauna Kea protectors prepare for consultation

Unprecedented Tribal Nation participation in UN Permanent Forum

Student Demands Justice After School Targets Her Eagle Plume at Oklahoma Graduation Ceremony

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