Steps to Repatriation: Inventories

This webinar will provide a detailed walkthrough of the repatriation process for human remains and associated funerary objects under 43 CFR § 10.10 of the revised NAGPRA regulations.

Participants will learn about the eight key steps required of museums and federal agencies, including:
Compiling an itemized list of human remains and associated funerary objects
Initiating and conducting consultation with lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations
Completing and submitting inventories to consulting parties and the National NAGPRA Program
Responding to repatriation requests and issuing formal repatriation statements
Documenting and protecting sensitive information throughout the process

This session is ideal for museum professionals, federal agency staff, Tribal representatives, and cultural resource practitioners seeking to understand their responsibilities and ensure compliance with the updated federal regulations.

📌 For more information, visit the NAGPRA website.

Slides: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1335/upload/...

Recorded on: May 16, 2025
Runtime: 1:10:11

Contents of Video:
00:00 Introduction
03:30 Timeline for reporting human remains and associated funerary objects
05:19 Step 1 - Compile an itemized list of any human remains and associated funerary objects
09:24 Step 2 - Initiate consultation
13:20 Step 3 - Consult on human remains or associated funerary objects
15:06 Step 4 - Complete an inventory of human remains or associated funerary objects
16:36 Step 5 - Submit a notice of inventory completion
21:04 Step 6 - Receive and consider requests for repatriation
24:11 Step 7 - Respond to a request for repatriation
25:21 Step 8 - Repatriation of the human remains or associated funerary objects
27:38 Q&A Session
Audience questions about inventory procedures
Clarifications on legal and practical issues
50:00 Closing Remarks
Summary of key points
Resources and contact information for further support

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