Native American Cultural Property Law
Faculty
Sherry Hutt, J.D., Ph.D., program manager, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service; trainer, mediator, consultant, and author of books and articles on cultural property law and management; former Superior Court Judge
Seminar Overview
Review the use of federal, state, and tribal law to manage and protect Native American cultural property under NAGPRA, ARPA, the Antiquities Act, NHPA, NEPA, AIRFA, The Indian Arts and Crafts Act, Sacred Sites, and selected state and tribal codes, with special emphasis on the collections aspects of NAGPRA. Discussion will cover the government-to-government obligations of federal and state agencies, the fiduciary responsibility to tribes, and applications related to cultural property through human rights law (sec. 1983), contract and tort applications, and intellectual/intangible property law.
Evaluation Comments
"Super handling of a diverse, often confusing subject area. Dealt with from a more personal perspective without excessive legal rhetoric."
"It clarified a number of things about the laws and regulations for me."
"Will be helpful in dealing with Native American consultation, curation of artifacts, and Native American issues in general."
"It answered some specific questions and cleared up gray areas of how the law operates and my agency's responsibility."
"The quality and depth of pertinent information exceeded by expectations."
Participants
Lawyers, resource managers, land use planners, historic preservation officers; tribal liaisons for state, tribal, and federal agencies and tribal staff; and curators and collections managers.
Related Seminars
Archaeological Curation, Conservation, and Collections Management
NAGPRA and ARPA: Applications and Requirements
NAGPRA: Determining Cultural Affiliation
NAGPRA: Summaries, Inventories, and Federal Register Notices
NAGPRA: Writing and Managing a Successful Grant
Locations and Dates
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San Francisco, CA
October 21-22, 2010
in cooperation with The Presidio Trust
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)
$450 (6-week advance registration); $500 (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.