Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

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Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act

• Expanding Cultural Understanding

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Defining NAGPRA
It is an effort to show respect for the human
rights of Native Americans and its value in
scientific study and public education. NAGPRA
sets standards, conditions, and definitions for
certain objects that can be repatriated.
Definitions
Conditions
Standards
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History
Rules and Guidelines
Repatriation
People must prove Cultural Affiliation or
cultural ownership. People must prove the
Museum does not have The right
to own the Objects.
All agencies which receive federal funding are
required to do inventory, develop
Written summaries, And consult
Native American groups.
Requested items must fall
under definition of objects of cultural
patrimony, funerary objects, and sacred
objects.
Nov. 16, 1990 NAGPRA Act of 1990 was signed by
President Bush to facilitate
a new dialogue between cultural
institutions and Native
communities.
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Cycle Diagram
Staff
Challenges
Implementation
N.A. Groups
Mainstream
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Respect for human remains
Erosion reveals Skeletal remains
Right to Research
9200 years
Recommendations vs. Enforcement
Claiming Ownership
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Importance of NAGPRA
1. Educational Value
2. Different Perspectives
3. Dedication to the Public