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Indian Peaks Band files to protect Tribal water rights

On April 1, 2026, the Indian Peaks Band of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, represented by the Native American Rights Fund, filed a Notice of Appeal and Petition for Stay with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA), challenging the Bureau of Land Management’s March 2, 2026, approval of the Pine Valley Water Supply Project.

Happy National Library Week

As we celebrate National Library Week, we recognize the vital role libraries play in expanding access to knowledge, empowering communities, and preserving culture.

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.
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