1. NJI KCHI-NSHINAABE’BANIIK GDISH-CHIGEMI WI (WE DO THIS FOR THE ANCESTORS): THE BASICS OF NAGPRA

    Mark Rivett posted April 9, 2021

    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


  2. $1.6M for water infrastructure projects coming to University of Michigan

    Mark Rivett posted April 8, 2021
    Water Project

    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.
    Jacob Hamilton/MLive.com

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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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  3. Meet & Greet with Mayor Mike Duggan

    Mark Rivett posted February 24, 2021

    Register Here

    Mike Duggan

    Detroit Mayor, Mike Duggan

    Learn more about City of Detroit Summer Fellowships 2021

    The positions are paid a $600/week stipend with a $600 bonus upon successful completion.

    Positions are project based.

    Register Here