Demanding justice and mutual respect
Yesterday, pundit Ann Coulter stated on X (formerly Twitter) that “we didn’t kill enough Indians.” The post was shared more than a million times. As a writer and a lawyer,
Banning Native mascots is not discrimination—It’s protection
For generations, Native children have been forced to sit through school assemblies, pep rallies, and sporting events where their identities are mocked. Where their
Taking action against new law that limits Native participation in Montana’s electoral process
On June 24, 2025, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), the ACLU of Montana, and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a Motion to Intervene in a case brought initially
A Headwaters Report interview with John Echohawk
In this interview, John discusses why water rights and water issues have been a mainstay of NARF’s work since 1970, and how the first NARF directors...
Anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act, June 2, 1924
On June 2, 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was signed into law, granting U.S. citizenship to Native people.
Tribes blow whistle on Line 5 tunnel federal fast-tracking
Six Michigan Tribes withdrew from Line 5 federal discussions after learning that the US Army Corps of Engineers will likely fast-track its approval for Enbridge...
Tribal interests in the future of the Colorado River
The Colorado River Basin is home to thirty federally recognized Tribal Nations, each with unique histories, cultures, and relationships to the Colorado River and its tributaries.
NARF 2024 Annual Report now available
The NARF 2024 Annual Report is now available!
The annual report is an opportunity to see how your donations are paying off as an investment in justice. The report covers
Montana Board of Public Education supports Indian Education For All
Despite the partial settlement with the Montana Board of Public Education, the class action lawsuit continues against the Montana Office of Public Instruction...
Honoring Earth Day: National monument protections for Tribal homelands and sacred places
National monuments are precious places that preserve our heritage and make our country a better place to live. They are a shared resource that Americans support across
