NARF Blog

Global Advisory Group Says Shut Down Line 5

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues released a draft report recommending that Canada and the United States decommission the Line 5 pipeline because of its impact on the region’s Indigenous communities.

Student Demands Justice After School Targets Her Eagle Plume at Oklahoma Graduation Ceremony

High school graduate Lena’ Black filed a lawsuit against the Broken Arrow School District for violating her rights to free exercise of religion...

Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Popular Regalia Bill

On May 1, 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed Oklahoma Senate Bill 429, which would have protected and affirmed Native students’ right to wear tribal regalia during graduation

Native Religious Freedom Lawsuit Settles After Raising Awareness

On April 18, 2023, Larissa Waln (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) and her father Bryan Waln (Rosebud Sioux) announced their agreement to settle their lawsuit against Dysart School District.

Water Rights Symposium to be held virtually August 8-9

Since 1991, the Native American Rights Fund and the Western States Water Council (WSWC) have sponsored a biennial symposium to discuss the settlement of Indian reserved

NARF Demands Change from Charter Schools Forcing Native Boys to Cut Hair

UPDATE: At Thursday’s meeting, despite a room full of parents and allies who wish to see the short-hair-policy removed, the CCSL school board refused to discuss the issue

Native Voters Restore Fair Elections In North Dakota

The Spirit Lake Tribe and individual voters filed a lawsuit against Benson County, North Dakota, for adopting a redistricting plan that violates the rights of Native voters.

NARF Celebrates Earth Day 2023

A Message for Earth Day from NARF’s Green Office Committee: As we reflect on Earth Day again this year, NARF continues to focus on our Native tradition of protecting water

Court Allows Tribes’ Case Against ND Redistricting Map to Proceed

On Monday, April 10, 2023, Chief Judge Peter D. Welte of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota denied the North Dakota Secretary of State’s motion for summary judgement...

Upcoming Webinar: How to Transform Voter Registration in Indian Country Through NVRA Designation

While many Native Americans face challenges to exercising their fundamental right to vote, there is an opportunity to break through voting barriers and transform voter

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