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

The seal of the University of Michigan on a sign for the Modern Languages Building, 812 Washington St. on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.
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The University of Michigan has received a $1.6-million award from the U.S. Department of Energy for water infrastructure efficiency projects.

UM’s money is part of $27.5 million going to 16 water infrastructure projects at organizations in 13 states, according to a news release. The projects have the potential to reduce carbon emissions and water treatment costs while improving water quality and equity of distribution nationwide, officials said.

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Artwork entitled “The Face” by THEO in the U-M Prison Creative Arts Project. (University of Michigan – Prison Created Arts Project)

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The Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners is one of the largest exhibitions of art by incarcerated artists in the country. Each year, faculty, staff and students from the University of Michigan travel to correctional facilities across Michigan and select artwork for the exhibition while providing feedback and critique that strengthens the artist’s work and builds community around art making inside prisons.

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