Native American Rights Fund

Overview

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is a nonprofit legal organization established in 1970 to provide legal assistance and advocacy for Native American tribes, organizations, and individuals across the United States. Based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and Anchorage, Alaska, it focuses on protecting tribal sovereignty, rights, resources, and lifeways. The organization is staffed primarily by Native American attorneys and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, funded by various philanthropic sources.

The mission includes holding governments accountable through litigation and legal advocacy in areas such as tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and natural resource protection. It offers pro bono or low-cost legal services to federally recognized tribes, representing clients in state and federal courts. Key activities include litigation on landmark Indian law cases, policy consulting, and training on tribal law and rights. The organization also works on voting rights initiatives to combat disenfranchisement, ensuring that Native American communities have a voice in the democratic process.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 303-447-8760
• Website: narf.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nativeamericanrightsfund

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Civil rights
• Education
• Peacemaking
• Intellectual property
• Indigenous rights
• Water rights
• Tribal sovereignty
• Human rights
• Indian child welfare act
• Natural resource protection
• Indian law
• Religious rights
• Tribal recognition legal process
• Indigenous legal systems
• Native American legal defense
• Tribal legal capacity
• Tribal land disputes
• Native cultural heritage legal protection
• Tribal court jurisdiction
• Native legal representation
• Environmental protection
• Tribal justice
• Tribal water rights cases
• Indigenous rights legal frameworks
• Tribal legal cases support
• Treaty rights
• Indian education
• Native American legal resources
• Tribal recognition support
• Indian treaties
• Tribal law and policy development
• Tribal courts
• Native American legal advocacy
• Native cultural preservation
• Voting rights
• Tribal law development
• Repatriation of remains
• Native American civil rights
• Tribal water rights litigation
• Legal advocacy
• Environmental sustainability
• Peacemaking initiatives
• Legislative advocacy
• Policy advocacy
• Community support
• Public policy
• Social justice
• Education equity
• Grassroots mobilization
• Cultural revitalization

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