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. ============================================================ 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] ============================================================ 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]