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Federal government issues new regulations to protect Native children for first time since 1979

Yesterday, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) released binding regulations on the implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This marks the first time the

Sapulpa School District Does the Right Thing and Allows Traditional Regalia at Graduation

Today, the Sapulpa School District agreed to allow Liseanne Yazzie to wear her traditional moccasins during her high school graduation. Initially, the school district

TEDNA announces essay contest for students

NARF’s partner, the Tribal Education Departments National Assembly (TEDNA), is hosting its second Merit Award Essay Contest. TEDNA invites incoming college freshman,

NARF thanks law clerk Garrett Davey

At NARF, we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of Indian law attorneys. One way we do that is through our law clerk program and opportunities for current

NARF Staff Attorney Brett Lee Shelton to present at Midwest Peacemaking Conference

NARF Staff Attorney Brett Lee Shelton will be among the presenters at the Midwest Peacemaking Conference sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Manistee,

Colorado Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representation in Public Schools announces findings

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper created the Commission to Study American Indian Representation in Public Schools in Colorado through a 2015 executive order. Representatives

Alaska Supreme Court holds State must recognize tribal court child support orders

Last Friday, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision that the State of Alaska must recognize and enforce child support orders from tribal courts. Title

Supreme Court Unanimously Holds Reservation Boundaries not Diminished in Favor of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska v. Parker

On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a unanimous decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas in favor of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

National Congress of American Indians and Native American Rights Fund on President Obama’s Nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States

“Today, President Obama took an important step by nominating Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court,” said Brian Cladoosby, President of the National Congress

NARF co-publishes updated ICWA Defense Project Memo

Have you been following the anti-ICWA litigation filed in various federal courts last year? The ICWA Defense Project has published an updated memo explaining the litigation

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