Sacred Places and Native Public Health
NARF and the John Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health invited grassroots activists working to protect sacred places and public health professionals to meet in Albuquerque...
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Popular Regalia Bill
On May 1, 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed Oklahoma Senate Bill 429, which would have protected and affirmed Native students’ right to wear tribal regalia during graduation
NARF Demands Change from Charter Schools Forcing Native Boys to Cut Hair
UPDATE: At Thursday’s meeting, despite a room full of parents and allies who wish to see the short-hair-policy removed, the CCSL school board refused to discuss the issue
Happy World’s Indigenous Peoples Day (August 9, 2020)!
Since 1995, the United Nations has designated August 9th as the annual International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The day marks an occasion to celebrate,
In Memorium: Former Board Members Kurt Bluedog and Peter Pino
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is saddened to announce the passing of two recent Board members and long-time advocates for Indian Country. Kurt Bluedog, a member
TSA to Improve Handling of Native American Sacred Objects
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF), Dorsey & Whitney, LLP (DW) and Porter Hedges LLP (PH) announce the recent settlement of Native American Church of North America
Celebrating 30 Years – Standing Firm for Kootenai Falls
Earlier this summer, six bands of the Kootenai (“Ktunaxa”) Nation gathered on the banks of the Kootenai Falls in northwest Montana to recognize the anniversary of a hard-won
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
NARF welcomes Legal Fellow Ansley Sherman
OUR WORK
Our Mission:The Native American Rights Fund holds governments accountable. We fight to protect Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through litigation,
