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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 10h

The Supreme Court’s new term starts Monday. Protecting Tribal rights takes work year-round. At the Tribal Supreme Court Project’s 25th anniversary, leaders discussed priorities for that work. Read the recap ⤵️ buff.ly/v0gWtHb

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, we honor the children who never returned home, survivors, and the families and communities who carry these truths forward. On Orange Shirt Day, we remember that every child matters and recommit to truth, reconciliation, and bringing our relatives home. #OrangeShirtDay

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Reporters covering the elections: What should you watch for when covering voting access in Indian Country? Join NARF + the Indigenous Journalists Association for a briefing on recent voting data, barriers affecting Native voters, and questions journalists should be asking. buff.ly/3psTypJ

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Webinar: Covering Voting Access in Indian Country – IJA

As the midterms approach, it’s crucial for journalists to understand the persistent pressure points in the elections process that can affect Native American voters. Register for our upcoming event…

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

To be clear: the Indian Child Welfare Act is grounded in Tribal sovereignty, not race. Tribes are sovereign nations, and the U.S. must respect their authority to protect their children. For decades, ICWA has protected Native children against unnecessary removal from their families and communities.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Law students: NARF is accepting applications for Spring 2027 legal externships. 💻 Remote work options available ⚖️ Earn externship credit or volunteer 📅 Apply by Oct. 15 Qualifications + application details: buff.ly/wb9tc5E

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📸 Snapshots from 25 years of the Tribal Supreme Court Project. Last week, Tribal leaders, attorneys, judges, legal scholars, and advocates gathered in D.C. to discuss Indian Law, Tribal rights, and what comes next before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tribal Nations maintain the right to govern their lands and control who may enter them. Today, Tribal Nations and organizations represented by NARF submitted a brief supporting the Tohono O’odham Nation in its case against the Department of Homeland Security. buff.ly/aqNUAkY

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rivers sustain Native cultures and ways of life. Protecting them means upholding Tribal water rights and respecting Tribal sovereignty. This #WorldRiversDay, explore NARF’s resource on Tribal water rights, The Headwaters Report: narf.org/headwaters-r...

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Long before the U.S. court system, Tribal Nations used peacemaking to resolve conflict, address harm, and restore relationships. Rather than focusing on winners and losers, peacemaking brings people together to listen, take responsibility, and find a path forward. buff.ly/FwfZxqI

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

30 years ago, Grand Staircase-Escalante became a national monument. Today, we celebrate Grand Staircase-Escalante and reaffirm our commitment to defending its boundaries and its enduring significance to affiliated Tribal Nations. #GrandStaircaseEscalante #TribalSovereignty #ProtectSacredPlaces

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Yes, voting by mail is still an option this election. 📬 Check your state’s rules to see whether you’ll receive a ballot or need to request one, and return it early.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Tomorrow, we mark 25 years of the Tribal Supreme Court Project and look ahead to the work still to come. Thank you to our sponsors for making this gathering possible and supporting the continued defense of Tribal rights before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For decades, Native voters have demonstrated their power to shape elections. Yet too many eligible Native Americans remain unregistered. On National Voter Registration Day, take the first step toward wielding that power by registering to vote at buff.ly/B5XixtM

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Resources for Native Voters & Tribes - Protecting Native American Voting Rights

Use your vote and your power to fight discriminatory policies and support tribal sovereignty! Below are tools to help you organize, advocate, and get out the vote. Scroll down to find tools to help…

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The recent proposed changes to the #2030Census could have far-reaching consequences for Native communities. Removing questions about race and ethnicity could make it harder to understand where Native people live, identify inequities, enforce civil rights protections, and plan essential services.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Thank you to the @Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, a Presenting Sponsor of the Tribal Supreme Court Project’s 25th Anniversary!

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

After staffing cuts at BIE and BIE-run schools, the Trump administration is now moving Indian education programs and staff out of the Department of Education, again without Tribal consultation. Decisions about Native education should not be made while shutting Tribal Nations out. buff.ly/ahqsztZ

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Pueblo of Isleta v. Burgum (BIE-run school staffing) - Native American Rights Fund

Students and Tribal Nations sue the federal government over staff reductions made at BIE-run schools without Tribal consultation.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Native voters in North Dakota have spent years fighting for a fair opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. That fight is now back before a federal appeals court. 🧵

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

NOW is the time to plan ahead to vote: ✔️ Check your state’s ID, address + eligibility requirements ✔️ Register by your state’s deadline + check your status ✔️ Find early voting + ballot return options ✔️ Plan for travel, timing, and mail deadlines Find voter resources at vote.narf.org.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

NEW 📰 from @gracesegers.bsky.social: buff.ly/hPnQle2 NARF Sr. Staff Attorney Jacqueline De León explains how proposed changes to mail-in voting could have an outsized impact on Native voters.

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Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Could Hurt This Overlooked Voting Bloc

This is what Republican voter disenfranchisement looks like.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📷 From the NARF archives: In the late 1960s, Native people and Tribal Nations struggled to find legal representation to protect their sovereignty, lands and rights. Attorneys saw the need for a national organization dedicated to Native rights. In 1970, NARF was born.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/09/2026

Montana is the only state whose constitution requires education about Indigenous cultures. Alongside @aclu-mt.bsky.social and @nativerights.bsky.social, we're pushing the state to fulfill a worthwhile commitment.

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Montana to Implement Indigenous Education Statewide

Montana first led the nation by enshrining Indigenous education in its constitution. Now’s the time to implement those promises.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

CASE UPDATE: The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Spirit Lake Nation, and Native voters are continuing their fight for fair representation in North Dakota under the #VotingRightsAct. buff.ly/z6E0aXe

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The U.S. government is attempting to unlawfully restructure Native education without consulting Tribes. Read about actions Native students and Tribal Nations are taking to hold federal agencies accountable: buff.ly/MH9jn1g

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Voting Rights Act is being dismantled, and yet we continue to experience major barriers to voting. Barriers that make voting at times impossible in Indian Country. Now we have the evidence to prove it. Read “Obstacles Persist: According to the Data”: buff.ly/ust7pCF #NativeVote

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New data: Native voters hit roadblocks at every stage of election process - Native American Rights Fund

Native Americans continue to experience significant, compounding barriers to voting at every step of the election process, from registration to ballot counting, according to a new report from the…

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What does the current Supreme Court landscape mean for Indian law? Join NARF and NCAI in Washington, DC, on Sept. 18 as leading judges, professors, and Supreme Court practitioners examine the current state of Indian Law jurisprudence. buff.ly/l40KDqx

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Tribal Supreme Court Project; Native American Rights Fund

Join us as we gather to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the project. Events will include a Thursday night reception at the National Museum of the American Indian and a Friday legal colloquium at…

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Class of 2027: While you are preparing to graduate this year, make sure to review policy early to begin conversations with school officials about wearing your eagle feather at graduation. buff.ly/cNyOm7P #Classof2027 #LetTheFeathersFly

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Last week’s convening of the Native American Voting Rights Coalition underscored a simple truth: The #NativeVote is powerful. #NativeVote2026 www.vote.narf.org

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

25 years ago, NARF and the National Congress of American Indians created the Tribal Supreme Court Project, which improves strategy and promotes greater coordination in U.S. Supreme Court cases that may affect the rights and interests of Tribes. Explore more at sct.narf.org.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Stay up to date on recent news in Indian Law! 📰 The National Indian Law Library’s law bulletins provide timely updates on U.S. Supreme Court decisions, federal, Tribal, and state court cases, federal legislation and regulations, legal scholarship, and more: buff.ly/H8tXBQj

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

💻TOMORROW @ 2PM ET: Join a discussion on proposed changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and what they could mean for Tribal Nations, consultation, and the protection of Tribal cultural resources. Register to join the conversation: buff.ly/pGhXpiy...

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Thank you to the SEEC Institute for inviting NARF Deputy Dir. Matthew Campbell & Sr. Staff Attorney Jacqueline De León in a discussion with @repstansbury, Santa Ana Pueblo Governor Myron Armijo, NCAI, and Tribal leaders on Tribal communities' unique needs in building a thriving economy!

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This week, over 60 Native voting rights advocates, organizers, attorneys, and leaders from across the country gathered in New Mexico for the annual convening of the Native American Voting Rights Coalition (NAVRC). Explore vote.narf.org for litigation updates, voter resources, and Native stories.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative works alongside Tribal Nations to strengthen and revitalize traditional peacemaking practices and Tribal justice systems. Guiding that work is IPI's Advisors Circle, whose wisdom helps keep the Initiative grounded in Indigenous knowledge. buff.ly/MuHsvTh

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Our IPI Advisors Circle - Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative

Our IPI Advisors Circle 8/7/2026 NARF’s Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative (IPI) has long been guided by a volunteer group of advisors who are experts in Indigenous peacemaking, each from their own…

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Line 5 oil pipeline tunnel despite its threats to Tribal treaty rights, the Great Lakes, and sacred Anishinaabe waters. NARF and our partners @earthjustice.org will continue to defend Tribal rights and protect the Great Lakes. buff.ly/zZ7uzb2

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Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline (Bay Mills Indian Community) - Native American Rights Fund

Bay Mills Indian Community fights a proposed oil pipeline tunnel, which would run through their treaty protected sacred homelands and impact communities, local businesses, and the environment.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

NEW: The Native Civic Power Initiative just launched the Native Power Resource Hub. The Hub is a central organizing and capacity-building space for Native-led organizations, Tribal Nations, funders, partners, and trusted messengers. buff.ly/E94gAdL

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Native Power Resources | Native Civic Power Initiative

FEATURED RESOURCE Protect Your Vote Messaging This document is meant for Native civic organizers and Tribal Nations to use as a jumping-off point, focused on core messaging that Native civic leaders…

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: AUGUST 14 -- Looking to gain hands-on experience with Indian Law? Law clerk applications are now open at narf.org/contact-us/j... giving third year law students a chance to work on impactful cases defending Tribal sovereignty and justice. #LawClerk #Internship

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Indian Law Clerkships, Internships, and Fellowships at the Native American Rights Fund

NARF offers competitive school year and summer clerkships and internships for law school students and recent grads interested in Indian law.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples', we recognize the strength, leadership, and inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples around the world. Learn more about The Implementation Project, a joint initiative of NARF and the University of Colorado Law School: buff.ly/KxnwFSc

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This year marks the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Yet decades later, Native voters continue to face obstacles that undermine that promise. Learn more about the VRA and steps you can take today to protect your vote: buff.ly/DSMKCqf #VotingRightsAct #NativeVote #VRA

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The Voting Rights Act Protects Native Democracy - Native American Rights Fund

The Voting Rights Act was signed in Aug 6, 1965 (VRA) is one of the nation's most important civil rights laws. Enacted to prohibit racial discrimination in voting, the VRA has helped millions of…

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Trump administration is attempting to end Tribal stewardship at Bears Ears by purporting to terminate the Bears Ears Commission, a critical mechanism that gives Tribes a direct voice in managing their ancestral homelands and ensures Traditional Knowledge is incorporated: buff.ly/5K263vh

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

ICYMI: John Echohawk's decades of leadership continue to inspire generations of Native advocates. In a feature originally published by the Natural Resources Defense Council we reflect on more than 50 years defending Tribal sovereignty, protecting treaty rights, and more: buff.ly/qvBrcpb

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Thank you to our 2026 summer law clerks for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to advancing Tribal sovereignty this summer. Your passion and fresh perspectives have contributed to NARF's mission. We're excited to see the impact you'll continue to make in Indian Country: buff.ly/MHZLJs3

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Great news! The MI Sup Court just revoked the Public Service Commission’s permit for the Line 5 tunnel project and told the commission to review the project again and consider the way it “may pollute, impair, or destroy public trust resources.” Congratulations to Bay Mills Indian Community!

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Election rules vary by state, but in most states you can wear a "Native Vote" shirt while voting because it is a nonpartisan message. If a poll worker tells you otherwise, request a provisional ballot if needed, and call 866-OUR-VOTE. Say you are an Native voter to be connected with a NARF attorney.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

NARF was honored to host former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar for a conversation with NARF Executive Director John Echohawk about Salazar's new book, Borderlands and the enduring legacy of Elouise Cobell.

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Native American Rights Fund @nativerights.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

NARF’s Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative joined more than 1,700 restorative justice practitioners at the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice conference earlier this month. Advisory Circle member Natasha Gourd and Staff Attorney Brett Lee Shelton attended: buff.ly/FVtPxsO

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