The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA) created a federal legal process for the return of Native American human remains and cultural items to Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations.

The panelists will provide a basic overview of NAGPRA compliance through consideration of both tribal and museum sides of the process. They will explore the importance of transparency and agency, forging a connection between museum best practices and tribal ceremonial needs, and how mutual respect can grow into collaborations that extend beyond NAGPRA.

Panelists:

William Johnson

Ziibiwing Center of Anishinaabe Culture & Lifeways, Interim Director

Veronica Pasfield

Bay Mills Indian Community NAGPRA Designee

Amadeaus Scott

UMMAA NAGPRA Collections Manager

When: Friday, April 16th at 1:00pm

https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_agbr9WzoQaGnCxSfAc_YQQ

Sponsors:

UM College of Literature, Sciences, and the Arts; UM Office of Government Relations; UM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; UM Office of Research; UM Museum of Anthropological Archaeology; UM Museum Studies Program; UM Department of American Culture; UM Native American Studies Program; Native American and Indigenous Studies Interdisciplinary Group