What Does AIRFA Stand For?

AIRFA stands for American Indian Religious Freedom Act

The American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1978 aimed at protecting the religious rights and practices of Native Americans. It recognizes the importance of Indigenous spiritual traditions and seeks to ensure that Native Americans can freely exercise their religious beliefs without government interference. AIRFA serves as a foundation for subsequent legal protections regarding Native American religious practices, sacred sites, and access to ceremonial objects.