SD Voter settlement ends; Tribal advocates emphasize continued vigilance
As the three-year settlement ends in a SD National Voter Registration Act case. NARF urges Native voters to continue reporting suspected NVRA violations.
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
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
Protecting Tribal Waters and Sovereignty: Resources for Commenting on the New WOTUS Proposed Rule
Tribal streams, wetlands, and treaty-protected resources face new uncertainty under a draft WOTUS definition. Join us and NCAI for a Dec. 9 webinar to get the knowledge needed to submit effective, legally sound comments before the Jan 5. deadline.
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.
Protect what cannot be replaced on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a celebration of our inherent desire to help each other, show kindness, and give. It is an exciting...
