Resources

The following are links to a variety of organizations where Indian Law is an integral part of the organization. The UNM School of Law Indian Resources includes many of the resources involving the academic aspects of Indian Law, in addition to the New Mexico tribes and pueblos. The University of Tulsa Law School also has many important links throughout Indian Country. As such, the links provided here do not duplicate those on the UNM Law Website or the University of Tulsa website. If you need legal assistance, please go to the legal services page of our site for a list of legal service providers and organizations who may be able to assist you.

American Indian Graduate Center, Inc.

The American Indian Graduate Center, Inc., administers all the postgraduate education funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. You can find all their eligibility requirements, and may request an application at this site. This is an extremely important source of funding for law (and other graduate program) students, so be sure to apply early if you qualify for BIA assistance.

National Tribal Environmental Council

The National Tribal Environmental Council was formed in 1991 as a membership organization dedicated to working with and assisting Tribes in the protection and preservation of the reservation environment. NTEC's mission is to enhance each Tribe's ability to protect, preserve, and promote the wise management of air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Native American Rights Fund - National Indian Law Library (NILL)

The National Indian Law Library at NARF functions as a department of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and serves both NARF and the public. The collection is devoted exclusively to Native American law. The mission of NILL is to develop and make accessible a unique and valuable collection of Native American legal resources and to assist people with their research needs. Special emphasis is placed on helping individuals and organizations who are working on behalf of Native Americans and have the greatest potential to positively influence their lives.