NARF Blog

Arizona Tribes Seek to Protect Child’s Right to Family and Culture

Six Tribal Nations in Arizona filed a brief explaining, “This case presents a critical opportunity for the court to reaffirm that ICWA’s placement preferences are not suggestions — they are essential protections rooted in both federal law and decades of child-welfare research. "

Tó éí ííná (water is life)

In celebration of World Water Day 2026, NARF Staff Attorney Daniel Cordalis shares recent water work, including case work highlights, the Tribal Water Institute story, and key issues we are tracking for Tribal Nations this year. NARF is privileged to be supporting Tribal Nations in their pursuit to protect and assert their water rights.

Prep Meeting for UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

The Implementation Project is a joint initiative of the Native American Rights Fund and Colorado Law to advance education and advocacy regarding the United Nations Declaration

All versions of the SAVE Act harm Native voters

The SAVE Act (H.R. 22 / S. 128) and SAVE America Act (S. 1383) would force Native voters living in rural or remote areas to travel great distances to register to vote. They

SD bill would exclude voters and deepen inequities

Barriers to registration can change who is able to vote — and that can change who wins. When eligible voters are blocked from registering, entire communities lose their

Michigan Supreme Court to hear challenge to Line 5 oil tunnel

This week, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear a challenge brought by Tribal Nations located in Michigan and environmental advocates who argue that the Michigan Public

Tribal Nations’ Intervene to Protect Chuckwalla Homelands

Today, on behalf of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe, Chemeheuvi Indian Tribe, Colorado River Indian Tribes, and Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the Native American Rights Fund filed to intervene in Torongo v. Burgum, a case that threatens the long-sought designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument.

Prof. Robison on the Colorado River and Tribal water rights

A conversation with Professor Jason Robison of the University of Wyoming College of Law about the Colorado River and Tribal water management within the Colorado River Basin.

Happy Elizabeth Peratrovich Day!

Elizabeth Peratrovich was a Tlingit activist whose efforts led to the passage of the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, the first civil rights legislation in the

A Fresh Look at the Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative Website

For more than 30 years, the Native American Rights Fund’s Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative (IPI) has supported Tribal Nations and Native communities in implementing and revitalizing traditional dispute resolution practices—often called “Peacemaking.” Founded in 1992, IPI remains committed to strengthening Indigenous justice systems grounded in culture, community, and sovereignty.

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