Native American Rights Fund praises new rules on Indian child welfare
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) published final regulations intended to improve uniform application and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare
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
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
