Happy National Library Week
In 1971, NARF created the National Indian Law Library (NILL) to serve as a central clearinghouse on Indian law. To this day, NILL offers a unique and valuable service responding
World Water Day: Introducing the Headwaters Report
Launching the Headwaters Report to Strengthen Tribal Water Sovereignty
Water is life—Mni Wiconi. On this World Water Day, we recognize the urgent need to protect tribal
An Introduction to the Clean Water Act
Tribes use the CWA to safeguard water quality for ceremonies, fisheries, and other Tribal needs as an act of governance and sovereignty. This overview covers the Act, its programs, Tribal delegation of authority, and how Tribes can protect reservation waters.
Tribes and Students Sue Bureau of Indian Education Over Cuts to Staff and Services
On Friday, March 7, 2025, three Tribal Nations (Pueblo of Isleta, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes) along with Native students (Ella Bowen,
Welcome to The Headwaters Report!
Welcome to The Headwaters Report – a new digital blog site, bulletin, and source for Tribal water law information and resources. Every Tribal Nation should have free access to information necessary to advocate for and protect its water resources. Through The Headwaters Report, NARF intends to provide that to Indian Country.
