Ada Montague Stepleton
Ada Montague Stepleton brings a wealth of experience in Land Use and Water Law, backed by a strong reputation for collaborative problem-solving and meticulous legal
Tools to Achieve the Aims of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Implementation Project (TIP) advances the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through education and advocacy. A joint initiative of NARF and Colorado Law, TIP works closely with Indigenous Peoples, including American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian leaders in international, domestic, and Tribal forums where the Declaration is a key tool for accomplishing their objectives.
Tribal water issues in Oklahoma
Tribal Nations in Oklahoma face many water quality and quantity issues. Not only is the state coming off a five-year drought, but flooding is also frequent. Surface water quality is poor because of agricultural runoff and algal blooms.
Sue Noe
Sue joined NARF as a staff attorney in 2012. While working in private practice, prior to joining NARF, Sue teamed with NARF to work on behalf of the Nez Perce Tribe in the Snake
Join Tribal Nations in opposing Line 5 tunnel
The Bay Mills Indian Community, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, and Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi filed notice on December 22, 2023, that they will appeal the Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) recent approval of a permit for Canadian oil giant Enbridge to build the Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
