NAGPRA: Preparing for and Writing Grant Proposals <> Today is the deadline to register for the January 29-30 training in Denver Registration and Travel Scholarships are still available Detailed Seminar Agenda <http://npi.org/sites/default/files/files/agNAGPRAgrant1114.pdf> Seminar Overview The National NAGPRA Program offers grants to assist museums and Indian tribes with the compliance process under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The NAGPRA process may include consultation and documentation regarding human remains and cultural items, and their repatriation or disposition. Learn how to assess the needs of a NAGPRA program, identify fundable projects, and write successful Consultation/Documentation and Repatriation grant proposals. Faculty Jan I. Bernstein <http://npi.org/sites/default/files/files/CVJIB1114.pdf>, managing director, Bernstein & Associates NAGPRA Consultants, works with Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, and federal agencies to provide training, grant writing, strategic plan development/implementation, consultation facilitation, repatriation claim development, and reburial assistance and/or Mary Anne Kenworthy <http://npi.org/sites/default/files/files/CVMAK09.pdf>, attorney, Department of Interior Solicitor’s Office; specializing in Indian law and focusing primarily on trust lands and cultural resource issues; provides training to tribes and law enforcement personnel on implementation and prosecution of violations under ARPA and NAGPRA and/or Megon Noble <http://npi.org/sites/default/files/files/CVMN0514.pdf>, <http://npi.org/sites/default/files/files/CVMN0514.pdf> NAGPRA project manager, University of California, Davis, coordinates NAGPRA compliance efforts for the campus; previously the Archaeology NAGPRA coordinator with the Burke Museum, University of Washington, and taught museums collections management Evaluation Comments “This seminar exceeded my expectations in many ways. The best thing was the procedures and process for applying for a NAGPRA grant.” “Very helpful in learning how to get the most out of our current NAGPRA grant.” “Good networking opportunity. Interesting discussion of NAGPRA successes and problems from tribes and museums.” “It certainly gave me a better understanding of how we can utilize the grant process better.” Participants Staff of Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums Continuing Education Credits Self-reporting often is an option for members of professional organizations that require continuing education credits. Locations and Dates Denver, CO January 29-30, 2015 in cooperation with the National Park Service, Intermountain Region and the National NAGPRA Program San Francisco, CA Febuary 10-11, 2015 in cooperation with the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program and the Pacific West Region, and The Presidio Trust Oklahoma City, OK September 9-10, 2015 in cooperation with and the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program and the State Historic Preservation Office, Oklahoma Historical Society Indianapolis, IN September 29-30, 2015 in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, Indiana Landmarks, and the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment. Cost (see Register <http://npi.org/register.html> for more information) $450 (6-week advance registration); $500 (regular registration) National NAGPRA Program scholarships and travel grants may be available through NPI for this seminar for participants from federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native villages, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums. Read more. <http://npi.org/register.html> ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).