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Administrative Law - Accomplishing NAGPRA: Perspectives on the Intent, Impact, and Future of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (First Peoples)

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Book Synopsis: 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of nearly forty thousand Native Americans—available for repatriation.Drawing on case studies, personal reflections, historical documents, and statistics, the volume examines NAGPRA and its grassroots, practical application throughout the United States.?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.

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Unlock the deep insights and real-life experiences shared in the groundbreaking book, "Accomplishing NAGPRA: Perspectives on the Intent, Impact, and Future of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act". This thought-provoking volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its profound implications on tribes, museums, federal agencies, and our society as a whole.

With contributors spanning tribes, museums, federal agencies, attorneys, academics, and more, this book offers a diverse range of viewpoints on the implementation and importance of NAGPRA. Gain a deeper understanding of the act that requires museums and federal agencies to return Native American cultural items to their rightful owners, including lineal descendants and culturally affiliated Indian tribes.

Over the years, NAGPRA has facilitated the repatriation of more than one million cultural items and the remains of nearly forty thousand Native Americans. Through gripping case studies, personal reflections, historical documents, and compelling statistics, "Accomplishing NAGPRA" brings to light the grassroots and practical application of the act throughout the United States.

This critically acclaimed book is a must-read for professionals and academics alike. If you are passionate about cultural resource management, Indian and human rights law, Indigenous studies, social justice movements, or public policy, "Accomplishing NAGPRA" is an invaluable resource that will broaden your perspectives and enrich your knowledge.

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