Protect what cannot be replaced on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a celebration of our inherent desire to help each other, show kindness, and give. It is an exciting...
About Tribal Nations, Tribal Citizens, and the United States
Tribal Nations are sovereign governments with inherent authority over their lands and citizens. This is a political status that predates the establishment of the United
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.
Speaking out for incarcerated Native people and protecting Native culture
Native organizations provide critical context and information on Native prisoners’ rights and the preservation of Native religious practice. Forced haircuts by prison officials substantially burden religious practice.
Wesley James Furlong
Wes Furlong is dedicated to protecting tribal cultural resources and traditional cultural places and landscapes. Wes often represents tribes, tribal consortia and
The Implementation Project (Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the United States)
The Implementation Project is a joint initiative of NARF and Colorado Law to advance education and advocacy regarding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Visit https://un-declaration.narf.org/.
Resources for Students and Schools: Eagle Feathers at Graduation
Resources for graduating high school students and families to help ensure that they can wear eagle feathers during their commencement ceremony.
Sacred Places Protection
NARF completed a project that explored new Native-led approaches to protecting sacred places.
Eagle Feathers at Graduation (Black v. Broken Arrow School District)
Lena’ Black filed a lawsuit against the Broken Arrow School District for violating her rights to free exercise of religion and freedom of speech.
Eliminating Hair Discrimination in Texas Schools
"Updates to the Texas Education Code to comply with the CROWN Act could quickly make positive changes for public school students who wear traditional braids, locks, or twists," said NARF Deputy Director Matthew Campbell.
