Prof. Robison on the Colorado River and Tribal water rights
A conversation with Professor Jason Robison of the University of Wyoming College of Law about the Colorado River and Tribal water management within the Colorado River Basin.
Happy Elizabeth Peratrovich Day!
Elizabeth Peratrovich was a Tlingit activist whose efforts led to the passage of the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, the first civil rights legislation in the
Tribal Supreme Court Project Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In 2026, the Tribal Supreme Court Project commemorates a quarter-century of service to Indian Country and envisions the next 25 years of protecting and furthering the interests of Tribal Nations at the U.S. Supreme Court.
This Valentines Day: Instead of Jewelry, Give Justice
Valentine's Day, a day to celebrate love. Otu'han is the Lakota (Sioux) word translated as "giveaway".
Resources for Individuals and Nonprofits Approached by ICE
Last updated January 23, 2026. Download flyers here or scroll down to read full text below:
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NARF statement on unlawful ICE activity
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) condemns the unlawful actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We stand with our neighbors—whatever their
Supreme Court case on absentee ballots could further disenfranchise Native voters
On January 9, 2026, three Native American organizations—National Congress of American Indians, Alaska Federation of Natives, and Native Vote Washington—filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in the case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, which addresses state deadlines for ballots received after Election Day. At issue in the case is a bipartisan Mississippi law, which allows absentee ballots that are mailed by Election Day and received by the registrar within five business days after Election Day.
U.S. must fulfill obligations by protecting programs
On December 24, 2025, NARF filed an amicus brief supporting an injunction that has blocked the destructive, broad-based freeze of federal funding that
Thank You and Happy New Year!
As a NARF supporter in 2025, you stood with us in the fight to protect Native American rights, resources, and lifeways.
County updates map; Chippewa Cree votes count
The Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation and Native voters filed a lawsuit challenging Chouteau County’s unfair, at-large voting system. The suit alleges the system unlawfully dilutes the voting strength of Native voters and has denied them any representation on the county commission for more than a decade.
