Any of you interested in or in a situation where you need to
know about NAGPRA (and don't know about the NAGPRA-L list
yet? If so, read on. If not, well, that's up to you to
decide.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA) legislation has brought to light the long-burning
question of ownership of Native American human remains and
cultural items. The impact of the law reaches federal land
managers, tribal and museum officials, as well as any agency
that holds a collection and receives federal funds. The
time limits imposed for compliance with summary lists and
inventories of collections have created an immediate need
for a working knowledge of the law. There are numerous
issues and questions being raised as to how to apply the
law, what items are covered and the process of compliance.
This course is designed to help those affected by the law to
comply in a timely and meaningful manner. As the law
invites litigation, the course is also focused on an
understanding and recognition of potential problem areas in
order to allow for prospective planning and avoidance of
court intervention. The instructors will discuss practical
methods of compiling summaries and inventories and
interfacing with claimants. They will also discuss the
regulations and the decisions of the REview Committee and
look at the future ramifications of decisions and any court
actions.
The course will consist of lectures, case studies and
participant involvement in discussions.
This course is offered through the University of Nevada--
Reno, Division of Continuing Education.
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COURSE INFORMATION
NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT:
IMPLICATIONS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Historic Preservation 699 1 credit
Dates: November 11 - 13, 1994
Denver, CO
January 26 - 28, 1995
Honolulu, HI (arrangements not yet finalized)
March 16 - 18, 1995
Natchitoches, LA (arr. not yet finalized)
March 30 - April 1, 1995
Juneau, AK (arrangements not yet finalized)
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(9 a.m. - noon on last day)
Instructors:
THE HONORABLE SHERRY HUTT, judge with the Maricopa
County Superior Court in Phoenix, AZ.
C. TIMOTHY MCKEOWN, NAGPRA program leader for the
National Park Service, Archeological Assistance
Division/Departmental Consulting Archeologist.
Fee: $350
For information call:
(702) 784 - 4046
1 - 800 - 233 - 8928
(702) 784 - 4801 [FAX]
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I have the flyer for Denver on my desk. If you don't feel
like calling Reno, leave a message on my e-mail and I can
either fax it or send it to you. The flyer for the 1995
dates hasn't come out yet--probably within the next month or
2. If you have any questions call LEANNE STONE at either of
the above phone numbers.
Jennifer Schansberg
National Park Service, NAGPRA intern
Phone: (202) 343 - 1882
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
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