Each federal agency and museum with possession or control over Native American human remains and cultural items must submit summaries and/or inventories to tribes/Native Hawaiian organizations and the National NAGPRA Program. These documents form the basis of notices, published in the Federal Register, allowing for repatriation. Review the requirements for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), discuss the importance of consultation in the completion of compliance documents, and learn how to use the online databases in managing compliance.
Jaime Lavallee, J.D, LL.M., is Muskeg Lake Cree, an S.J.D. candidate, University of Arizona Rogers College of Law; formerly with First Peoples Worldwide, the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, and the National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service
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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
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Mariah Soriano, database and website coordinator, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service, working with federal agencies, museums, and tribes on inventories and summaries; previously with the Southeast Regional Office as a natural resources data manager
“Answered many questions not addressed online or in the law. Hearing stories of other repatriations helps tremendously.”
“Learned a lot and will now have a better grasp of the notification process.”
“It helped this process to not be so intimidating. The presenters are very knowledgeable.”
“Great answers to questions, good discussions, and appropriate materials.”
“Good overview of the summary, inventory, and notice publishing process. Examples in book are useful.”
Staff of museums and federal agencies
Archaeological Curation and Collections Management
NAGPRA and ARPA: Applications and Requirements
NAGPRA: Determining Cultural Affiliation
NAGPRA: Writing and Managing a Successful Grant
Native American Cultural Property Law
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.
$275 (6-week advance registration); $325 (regular registration)
National NAGPRA Program scholarships may be available through NPI for this seminar
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.
