Banning Native Mascots Is Not Discrimination—It’s Protection
For generations, Native children have been forced to sit through school assemblies, pep rallies, and sporting events where their identities are mocked. Where their
Field Notes from The Headwaters Report
By: Daniel CordalisMay 21, 2025Published as part of The Headwaters Report
The first 100 days of the second Trump administration have been very busy. The president has
NARF 2024 Annual Report Now Available
The NARF 2024 Annual Report is now available!
The annual report is an opportunity to see how your donations are paying off as an investment in justice. The report covers
Happy National Library Week
In 1971, NARF created the National Indian Law Library (NILL) to serve as a central clearinghouse on Indian law. To this day, NILL offers a unique and valuable service responding
Seeking a voice in U.S. appellate courts
NARF, NCAI, and the Northern Plains Indian Law Center at the University of North Dakota School of Law have called for the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to treat federally-recognized Tribal Nations as they treat other sovereign governments...
Welcome to The Headwaters Report!
Welcome to The Headwaters Report – a new digital blog site, bulletin, and source for Tribal water law information and resources. Every Tribal Nation should have free access to information necessary to advocate for and protect its water resources. Through The Headwaters Report, NARF intends to provide that to Indian Country.
NARF supports Tribal regalia bill
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is standing up for Native students’ rights by testifying in support of New Mexico’s SB 163, a bill that would protect the right to wear Tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies.
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
Native Americans and Immigration Enforcement — Know Your Rights
Native Americans born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens, and ICE cannot detain or deport them for immigration violations. Since 1924, federal law has guaranteed Native American
Instead of Jewelry, Give Justice
Valentine's Day, a day to celebrate love. Otu'han is the Lakota (Sioux) word translated as "giveaway".
