Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program

Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program Internationally renowned program on federal Indian law, indigenous peoples' human rights, and tribal
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For nearly three decades, The University of Arizona Rogers College of Law has been a leader in the field of American Indian and indigenous peoples law and policy. The Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) graduate program, founded in 2001, makes us the only law school in the world offering all three graduate degrees in the field (JD, LLM, and SJD) and Master of Legal Studies. What makes IPLP at

Arizona Law unique is its approach to legal education in the field of American Indian and indigenous peoples law and policy. Students are trained in the classroom and in real-world settings by faculty who are leaders both in their academic fields and as practitioners in tribal, national, and international forums.

Grace serves as the Pascua Yaqui Tribe - University of Arizona Microcampus SEO Strategist. Her mission: Building economi...
06/26/2026

Grace serves as the Pascua Yaqui Tribe - University of Arizona Microcampus SEO Strategist.

Her mission: Building economic sovereignty through digital visibility.

"My mission is to close the digital visibility gap for Indigenous entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and tribal governments — so our communities stop being invisible in search, stop depending on outside permission to grow, and start building wealth that stays where it belongs."

Grace Irene built the path she never found. Founder of Native Nations Entrepreneurs. Read her story and mission.

Congratulations to IPLP student Damon Clark on his summer clerkship with NARF!
06/26/2026

Congratulations to IPLP student Damon Clark on his summer clerkship with NARF!

Please join us in welcoming summer law clerk Damon J. Clark (Diné) to NARF. Damon is a J.D./M.B.A. candidate at the University of Arizona and serves as national president of the National Native American Law Students Association. We are excited to have him on our team this summer and look forward to the contributions he will make in support of Tribal sovereignty and Native rights.

06/25/2026

🌺 Your Future. Your Tribe. Your Leadership Journey.

Are you ready to give back to your community and grow as a leader?

Join us for an Information Session on the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s Leadership Internship Program, designed to empower the next generation through mentorship, experience, and connection to Tribal government.

🤝 Build relationships with Tribal leaders
📚 Gain leadership and professional skills
🌟 Contribute to meaningful community projects
📅 Tucson: July 29 | 3:00–4:00 PM
📅 Guadalupe: August 6 | 3:00–4:00 PM

This opportunity is open to Enrolled Pascua Yaqui Tribal Members, lineal descendants, spouses, and students passionate about Tribal leadership and public service.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and learn more.

06/24/2026

Several Indian Child Welfare Act experts examine challenges to implementing ICWA, and discuss ways to enhance access to the law’s protections.

Tribal leaders from across the state converged on the University of Arizona this week to participate in the fifth annual...
06/14/2026

Tribal leaders from across the state converged on the University of Arizona this week to participate in the fifth annual Tribal Leaders Summit. Hosted by the Office of Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement, the event engages campus officials to explore collaborative opportunities and strengthen the bond between the U of A and Native communities.

The event engages campus officials to explore collaborative opportunities and strengthen the bond between the U of A and Native communities.

Congratulations to Breanne Harvey, Arizona Law third year law student and outgoing president of UofA Native American Law...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to Breanne Harvey, Arizona Law third year law student and outgoing president of UofA Native American Law Students Association. This summer she is putting her passion for tribal water rights and supporting Native law students to good use at NARF!

Meet Breanne Harvey, a third-year law student at the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law and a member of the Diné and Salish & Kootenai peoples. Her work focuses on Tribal water rights, Tribal sovereignty and supporting Native law students through leadership roles at the local and national levels. NARF is proud to welcome Breanne as part of this year’s law clerk class.

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