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]