NARF co-publishes updated ICWA Defense Project Memo
Interested in learning more about the fight to defend ICWA? The ICWA Defense Project has published an updated memo explaining the various anti-ICWA cases nationwide
Native American voters seek to have fail-safe voting mechanisms put back in place
On June 20, 2016, seven Native American voters in North Dakota moved the North Dakota federal district court to enjoin North Dakota’s recently enacted strict voter ID
NARF welcomes 2016 Summer Law Clerk Tierra Marks
NARF is dedicated to supporting the next generation of Indian law lawyers. One way we do this is through our Law Clerk Program. This week we’re highlighting Tierra (“Tia”)
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
