The University of Nevada, Reno
           offers a program of
          continuing education short courses in cultural resource
          management.  This program is conducted in cooperation with
          the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and
          the National Park Service.
          Coming up this spring:

          NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT:
          IMPLICATIONS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION.

          One graduate credit is available.

          Dates:    April 14 - 16, 1996
                    New Orleans, Louisiana

                    May 2 - 4, 1996
                    Minneapolis, Minnesota

          Time:     9am - 4:30 pm
                    9am - noon on the last day

          From the brochure:  The Native American Graves Protection
          and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) statute 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 and land managers, tribal and museum
          officials, as well as any agency that holds a collection and
          recieves federal funds.  The time limits imposed for
          compliance with summary lists and inventory deadlines create
          an immediate need for working knowledge of the law.  There
          are numerous issues and quesitons 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.  The instructors
          will discuss practical methods of compiling summaries and
          inventories and communicating with claimants.  They will
          also discuss the regulations and the decisions of the NAGPRA
          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.

          Instructors:   The Honorable Sherry Hutt
                         Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County, AZ
                         former US Attorney prosecuting ARPA cases
                         co-author of Archeological Resource
                         Protection (1992)

                         C. Timothy McKeown
                         NAGPRA Program Leader
                         National Park Service

          Cost:     $375

          Please call The University of Nevada, Reno Dept. of
          Continuing Education at (800) 233-8928 to register or for
          further information.



          jean
          Jean Kelley
          Consultant
          NAGPRA Program Office
          National Park Service
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