Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) uses the current laws and treaties related to the Native American community for the benefit of Native Americans. Its voluntary board of directors, attorneys, and staff work toward ensuring that the U.S. federal government and the U.S. state governments perform their legal obligations based on these agreements – truly, a noble endeavour considering the injustices committed against the Native American community.

The non-profit organization also provides Indian individuals, tribes and organizations with technical assistance and legal representation in matter affecting their welfare, equal rights, and tribal rights. But it must be emphasized that the organization picks its battles, so to speak, because legal cases are accepted by the team of attorneys based on their potential impact on establishing important principles and practices in Native American laws.

The NARF is considered as the oldest and largest non-profit legal firm committed toward asserting, defending and promoting the rights of Native Americans nationwide. Its legal resources are concentrated on the preservation of tribal existence, protection of tribal resources, and promotion of Native American rights, among others.