Hi Erica,
I have had a reasonable amount of experience with NAGPRA reporting and 
consultations and would be happy to answer any specific questions you 
might have about the topic.  I could ramble on about the benefits to 
museums, but will spare the list. 

My suggestions would be to spend some time looking into the 
collaborative process and how much museums can learn about their 
collections by partnering with the tribes affiliated with their 
collections.  Not only is there an exchange of ideas, information, and 
the return of collections, but also the research involved in the 
process.  If not for NAGPRA, some museums (and tribes) may never have 
had the resources to study, conserve, or return Native American 
objects.  In my opinion it has been a win-win situation, overall.  Not 
always the most comfortable or easy, but worth it nonetheless.  Hope 
this helps.
chad

Erica Hamor wrote:
> Hello All,
>      My name is Erica Hamor and I am doing research on the Native 
> American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).  I am 
> focusing on how NAGPRA has affected museums.  If anyone can help me on 
> this topic it would be greatly appreciated. 
>  
> Thank you,
> Erica
>
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