Native Ways Federation

Native American Rights Fund

1506 Broadway

Boulder, CO 80302

(505) 447-8760

www.narf.org

MISSION

The Native American Rights Fund's (NARF) mission is the:

Preservation of tribal existence
Protection of tribal natural resources
Promotion of Native American human rights
Accountability of governments to Native Americans
Development of Indian law & educating the public about Indian rights, laws, and issues

HISTORY & PURPOSE

Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is the oldest and largest nonprofit law firm dedicated to asserting and defending the rights of Indian tribes, organizations and individuals nationwide - a constituency that often lacks access to the justice system. NARF focuses on applying existing laws and treaties to guarantee that national and state governments live up to their legal obligations.

HOW NARF HAS HELPED

Throughout its history, NARF has impacted tens of thousands of Indian people in its work for more than 250 tribes. Some examples of the results include

Protecting and establishing the inherent sovereignty of tribes
Obtaining official tribal recognition for numerous Indian tribes
Helping tribes continue their ancient traditions, by protecting their rights to hunt, fish and use the water on their lands
Helping to uphold Native American religious freedom
Assuring the return of remains and burial goods from museums and historical societies for proper and dignified re-burial
Protecting voting rights of Native Americans

WHY CONTRIBUTE TO NARF

Since 1971, the Native American Rights Fund has provided legal assistance to Indian tribes, organizations and individuals nationwide who may have otherwise gone without adequate representation. NARF has successfully asserted and defended the most important rights of Indians and tribes in hundreds of major cases, and has achieved significant results in such critical areas as tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, natural resource protection, and Indian education.

Our work depends entirely upon the generosity of our donors. Wacantognaka, the Lakota word for generosity, means to contribute to the well-being of one's people and all life by sharing and giving freely.

The tradition of giving is a core value held by Native Americans. We invite you to participate in this tradition by contributing to the Native American Rights Fund. With your support, NARF can continue to successfully carry out its mission of achieving justice on behalf of Native Americans.