NARF, Author at Native American Rights Fund

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. 

From J. Echohawk: We remain committed to Native rights

Although this most recent election cycle is coming to a close, the fight for Native rights, for Tribal sovereignty, and for a more just nation continues. This Native American

Organizations Ready to Support Voters During Election

The Voting Rights Working Group members offer resources and information to voters about their rights.

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.

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Turn Recognition Into Action

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize that honoring Native peoples means more than acknowledging the past. It means taking action to ensure Tribal Nations, their

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...

Mauna Kea protectors prepare for consultation

Photo of Mauna Kea courtesy of Kapulei Flores. This fall, the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) will offer two trainings

Unprecedented Tribal Nation participation in UN Permanent Forum

The National Congress of American Indians and NARF had a strong presence at the 23rd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (April 15-26, 2024, New York City)...

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