Accomplishing Nagpra: Perspectives on the Intent, Impact, and Future of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation A

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“Accomplishing NAGPRA” reveals the day-to-day reality of implementing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The diverse contributors to this timely volume reflect the viewpoints of tribes| museums| federal agencies| attorneys| academics| and others invested in the landmark act.
NAGPRA requires museums and federal agencies to return requested Native American cultural items to lineal descendants| culturally affiliated Indian tribes| and Native Hawai’ian organizations. Since the 1990 passage of the act| museums and federal agencies have made more than one million cultural items–and the remains of nearly forty thousand Native Americans–available for repatriation.
Drawing on case studies| personal reflections| historical documents| and statistics| the volume examines NAGPRA and its grassroots| practical application throughout the United States.? “Accomplishing NAGPRA” will appeal to professionals and academics with an interest in cultural resource management| Indian and human rights law| Indigenous studies| social justice movements| and public policy.