NARF's 40 Years of Indian Law Forum

Native American Rights Fund Celebrates 40 Years of Defending Native Rights

On October 29, 2010, the Native American Rights Fund will hold its 40th Anniversary Celebration hosted by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma and the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. This unique gathering will include NARF's 40 Years of Indian Law Forum and NARF's 40th Anniversary Dinner. NARF is honored to celebrate four decades of standing firm for justice.

NARF's 40 Years of Indian Law Forum will highlight four decades of Indian law and NARF's role. We will examine current concerns and challenges within each of NARF’s priority areas and their impact on Indian law. Utilizing the tribal leaders and attorneys attending, in each priority area we will craft a shared vision for the future direction for that issue of Indian law. Each session will end with strategic outlines for how NARF can address each issue for the next 40 years.

The NARF's 40th Anniversary Dinner -- "40 for 40" -- will highlight the 40 tribes, individuals and organizations that have helped shape the 40 years of NARF. We will spotlight Native clients, past board and staff members and funding partners. This will be a celebration honoring the impact that NARF has had in Indian Country.

Registration for the NARF's 40 Years of Indian Law Forum and 40th Anniversary Dinner is $125.00. NARF is also offering a limited number of registration fee waivers. For more information, please go onto our website for a registration fee waiver form. Please visit our website, www.narf.org, to register for these events.

NARF would like to thank the following tribes, organizations and individuals for their sponsorships: Seminole Tribe of Florida, Wayne and Nancy Starling Ross, Seven Cedars Casino, Bridget K. Stroud, Barbara Bastle, Rev. William Wantland, Lyle A. Dethlefsen, the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, and Americans for Indian Opportunity.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or registration information, contact Jennifer Redbone at (303) 447-8760 or jennifer@narf.org.