NAGPRA: Determining Cultural Affiliation

Detailed Seminar Agenda

Faculty

Mary Anne Kenworthy, attorney, Department of Interior; specializing in Indian law and focusing primarily on trust lands, including cultural resources issues; provides training to tribes and law enforcement personnel on implementation and prosecution of violations under ARPA and NAGPRA

and

Bridget M. Ambler, curator of material culture, Colorado Historical Society, curates material collections and administers the agency’s NAGPRA compliance program, including tribal consultation, repatriation and inter-governmental partnerships

or

Megon Noble, assistant archaeology collections manager and NAGPRA coordinator, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, managing NAGPRA responsibilities including inventory, consultation, determinations of cultural affiliation, and repatriations; collections management instructor

Seminar Overview

Review the tools and best practices for determining cultural affiliation as part of the requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Each federal agency and museum with control over Native American human remains must identify cultural affiliation if it can do so on the basis of reasonable belief. Discuss NAGPRA requirements, definitions of critical terminology, grant assistance, and the consultation and review process.

Evaluation Comments

“The entire presentation assisted me with understanding NAGPRA.”

“It was a very productive seminar—quite informative. I liked the case study group discussions and seminar booklet. The networking opportunity was beneficial.”

“I enjoyed the seminar. It allowed me to look at many different ways to view repatriation.”

“I most enjoyed the emphasis on practical strategies at all points in the process of establishing affiliation.”

“I learned more through discussions from the case scenarios. Enjoyed the presentations.”

 “It exceeded my expectations for balance and information.”

Staff of museums, federal agencies, and Indian tribes

Related Seminars

Locations and Dates

•  March 22, 2010
  Providence, RI
  in cooperation with
  the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program

  • October 4, 2010
  Phoenix, AZ
  in cooperation with
  the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program,
  the Public History Program,
  School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies,
  Arizona State University, and
  the State Historic Preservation Office,
  Arizona State Parks

Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels

Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.

Cost (see Register for more information)

$275 (6-week advance registration); $325 (regular registration)

National NAGPRA Program scholarships may be available through NPI for this seminar

Customized/On-Site Training

NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.

Detailed Seminar Agenda