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Reposting from Cambridge University Press-Archaeology:
‘A Look at the Society for American Archaeology’s Day of #NAGPRA' is a new blog for the SAA's @saa-aap.bsky.social, detailing the importance of repatriation and collaboration with Indigenous communities in #archaeology: 🔗 cup.org/4iUvrJa

Adv in Archaeological Practice Jan 13

Reposting from Cambridge University Press-Archaeology:
'A Look at the Society for American Archaeology’s Day of #NAGPRA' is a new blog for the SAA's @saa-aap.bsky.social, detailing the importance of repatriation and collaboration with Indigenous communities in #archaeology: 🔗 cup.org/4iUvrJa

Anthropology.net Dec 16

A true turning point? This opinion piece examines how new laws are strengthening tribal sovereignty & empowering Native communities to reclaim their ancestors and cultural items. Read the full analysis. #NativeAmericanRights #Repatriation #NAGPRA #TribalSovereignty #CulturalHeritage https://www.abqjournal.com/opinion/opinion-a-turning-point-for-native-american-repatriation/2938723

OPINION: A turning point for Native American repatriation

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Adv in Archaeological Practice Dec 13

Our digital review for our themed issue on #NAGPRA by R. Eric Hollinger, examines the expanding use of #3D digitization by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, Indigenous communities, and others. #archaeology #repatriation

Read it Open Access here:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-archaeological-practice/article/emerging-uses-of-3d-technologies-in-the-practice-of-repatriation-and-revitalization/0E18BEE0C86189B92A896114480F05AF

The Emerging Uses of 3D Technologies in the Practice of Repatriation and Revitalization | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core

The Emerging Uses of 3D Technologies in the Practice of Repatriation and Revitalization - Volume 13 Issue 3

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Adv in Archaeological Practice Dec 13

What should #NAGPRA practitioners do about the digital records associated with Ancestors and their belongings? Domeischel et al. recommend that curatorial facilities adopt a policy prior to digitizing records that contain information pertinent to NAGPRA:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-archaeological-practice/article/considering-nagpra-when-crafting-a-digitization-policy-or-protocol/7ACC9BC75BDD7E5802A62FEB6E2A2C5C

Considering NAGPRA When Crafting a Digitization Policy or Protocol | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core

Considering NAGPRA When Crafting a Digitization Policy or Protocol - Volume 13 Issue 3

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Adv in Archaeological Practice Dec 13

New in AAP: Bowers and Elmore reflect on seven years of #NAGPRA implementation at the Alabama Department of Archives and History, and on the positive outcomes of prioritizing the integration of #Indigenous perspectives into collections care.

Read their paper here:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-archaeological-practice/article/perspectives-policies-and-practices-challenges-and-pathways-for-culturally-sensitive-collections-care/5FCB9E4FB8670A7886596EB572649E43

Perspectives, Policies, and Practices: Challenges and Pathways for Culturally Sensitive Collections Care | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core

Perspectives, Policies, and Practices: Challenges and Pathways for Culturally Sensitive Collections Care - Volume 13 Issue 3

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Adv in Archaeological Practice Dec 13

In this new research article, 5 institutions come together to share their experiences with developing collaborative policies for repatriation and care of Ancestors & their belongings. #nagpra #curation #culturalheritage

Read the article by Garland et al. here:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-archaeological-practice/article/considerations-for-developing-collaborative-policies-on-nagpra-repatriation-and-the-care-of-ancestors-and-cultural-items/8DA9CA01EEA1645950913B3EFFB2BF97

Considerations for Developing Collaborative Policies on NAGPRA, Repatriation, and the Care of Ancestors and Cultural Items | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core

Considerations for Developing Collaborative Policies on NAGPRA, Repatriation, and the Care of Ancestors and Cultural Items - Volume 13 Issue 3

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Global Museum Oct 22

Natural History Collections and Repatriation: Beyond #NAGPRA
Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM ET / Noon-1:00 PM MT / 11:00 AM-Noon PT
Co-hosts: Natural Science Collections Alliance, Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, American Institute of Biological Sciences
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here👇
https://nscalliance.org/webinar-nhc-repatriation-beyond-nagpra/ #globalmuseum #NaturalHistory #museums #collections

Adv in Archaeological Practice Sep 7, 2025

In light of proposed revisions to NAGPRA’s implementation regulations, Erin Guthrie conducted an extensive, independent analysis of public responses to the prospective changes.

Learn more in her AAP FirstView publication.

#archaeology #NAGPRA #nativenations #repatriation

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-archaeological-practice/article/granular-analysis-of-public-comments-to-the-2022-proposed-nagpra-revisions/7D3E76E4046920903FC8175AFE96EF53

A Granular Analysis of Public Comments to the 2022 Proposed NAGPRA Revisions | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core

A Granular Analysis of Public Comments to the 2022 Proposed NAGPRA Revisions

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