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National Native Organizations Oppose Federal Shutdown

A coalition of national Native organizations, collectively serving the interests of Tribal Nations and their citizens, joined in unison to oppose a federal government shutdown, spending cuts for tribal programs, and to remind Congress that Native lives are not a political bargaining chip.

Shingle Springs Voters Gain Registration Access

On September 12, 2023, Shingle Springs  held a special tribal council meeting at its Rancheria. The purpose of the gathering was to designate the Tribe’s local health center as a voter registration agency under the National Voter Registration Act. 

Right Now You Can Double Your Impact

The rights and sovereignty of America’s First Peoples are under constant threat. Thankfully, dedicated people like you are determined to fight back. Right now, the Shakopee

Court Finds Endangered Species Act Violation

The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon ruled in favor of the Klamath Tribes on September 11, 2023, finding that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation violated rights the Tribes reserved through treaty and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by allocating water in a drought year to irrigators.

Sacred Badger-Two Medicine Area Protected

On September 1, 2023, the United States reached a settlement in Solenex LLC v. Haaland. Under the agreement, Louisiana-based Solenex—which had been fighting to reestablish

Summer 2024 Opportunity to Clerk at NARF

Second-year law school students have until September 15, 2023, to submit their Summer 2024 Law Clerkship application to the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). Law clerks

Protect Your Legacy & Loved Ones

August is Make-A-Will month, which makes it a great time to take care of this very important, if not very fun, task. Wills are not only for wealthy people. Without a will,

Grand Canyon Protected from Mining

UPDATE: On August 8, 2023, President Biden designated the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni monument near the Grand Canyon National Park. The designation of the monument will

Water Rights Symposium Coming Aug 2025

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
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