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.
Happy Holidays to You
From all of us at theNative American Rights Fund
Season’s Greetings from the Native American Rights Fund.May the joy of the holiday season fill your heartand home with
Defending Tribal court jurisdiction
Robert Tix, NARF Staff Attorney Lenny Powell, and others including counsel for the Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Indian Community, October 21,2025.
On October
Join the fight to protect what cannot be replaced
As we come to the end of a challenging year, Tribal Nations continue to face mounting threats to their lifeways, sacred places, homelands, waters, and sovereign rights.
Let us give thanks
As this season of gratitude arrives, we pause to reflect on the blessings in our lives — the warmth of family and friends, the nourishment on our tables, and the strength
About Tribal Nations, Tribal Citizens, and the United States
Tribal Nations are sovereign governments with inherent authority over their lands and citizens. This is a political status that predates the establishment of the United
Veterans’ Day – We thank you.
To our Native American Veterans, we thank you!
New Resource: The Tribal Guide to Implementing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development
The Implementation Project, a joint initiative of the Native American Rights Fund and Colorado Law, recently published a resource: The Tribal Guide to Implementing
