Seminar Overview

Review the compliance process for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) for Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, federal agencies, and museums. Explore how consultation can inform inventories, summaries, and cultural affiliation, and the resulting notices, repatriations, and dispositions. Click here for more information.

Participants

Staff of Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, and federal agencies

Continuing Education Credits

Self-reporting may be an option for members of professional organizations that require continuing education credits.

Locations and Dates​

• Washington, DC
  September 12, 2017
  in cooperation with
  the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program
  and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
   
• Seattle, WA
  November 14, 2017
  offered in conjunction with 
  NAGPRA: Preparing for and Writing Grant Proposals
  in cooperation with the 
  Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and
  Intellectual House, University of Washington,
  the General Services Administration,
  the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program
  and Pacific West Region
   
• Anchorage, AK
  March 19-20, 2018
  offered in conjunction with 
  Archaeological Curation and Collections Management
  in cooperation with the 
  the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, 
  Office of History & Archaeology / State Historic Preservation Office
  and the National Park Service, Alaska Support Office 
  the National NAGPRA Program
   
• Bloomington, IN
  May 9, 2018
  offered in conjunction with 
  NAGPRA: Preparing for and Writing Grant Proposals
  in cooperation with the 
  the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program

Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels

Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.

Cost (see Register for more information)

One-day seminar: $300 (6-week advance registration); $350 (regular registration)
Two-day seminar: $500 (6-week advance registration); $550 (regular registration)
Discounted rates are available for multiple seminars taken during the same week.

National NAGPRA Program scholarships may be available through NPI for this seminar for participants from federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native villages, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums. Read more.

Customized/On-Site Training

NPI also offers this seminar as customized on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.