Cross-posted, please excuse duplications.

          Time is running out to register for "NAGPRA:
          Implications and Practical Application" (a continuing course
          sponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno) to be held in
          conjunction with the American Association of
          Museums annual meeting APRIL 24-26, 1997 in Atlanta, Georgia
          and to be held in conjunction with the Keepers of
          the Treasures annual meeting MAY 2-4, 1997 in Anchorage,
          Alaska.

          If you would like to attend the course (description below)
          at one of its upcoming locations you must
          register with the Division of Continuing Education at
          UN-Reno soon.  Course deadlines are normally one month in
          advance and we are at or near that for both courses.
          Telephone: 702-784-4062.

          Questions:  Call Div. of Continuing Education, UN-Reno at
          702-784-4046.

          Fee:  $375

          Description:  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.
             This course is designed to help those affected by the law
          to comply in a timely and meaningful manner.  The course
          also focuses on recognition of potential problem areas in
          order to allow for prospective planning and avoidance of
          court intervention.  Methods of compiling summaries and
          inventories and interfacing with claimants, the regulations
          and decisions of the Review Committee and future
          ramifications of decisions and any court actions will also
          be covered.  The course will consist of lectures, case
          studies, and participant involvement in discussions.

          For further information and registration, contact
          the Division of Continuing Education at UN-Reno,
          702-784-4046.  (Do not contact me -- I can't help you with
          this.)

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          National Park Service
          Archeology & Ethnography Program
          Washington, DC