NAGPRA Revisions for 2024

In a recent newsletter, Will Hughes highlighted a few of the revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990.

Kate Fitz Gibbon has written an in-depth, 26-page report on the revisions which came into force in January 2024. The report describes the impact these new regulations are having on museums, educational institutions, donors and researchers, as well as updated definitions of terms such as "cultural items", "sacred objects", and "cultural patrimony", among others. 

If you have not already done so, I urge you to read the full report on the Cultural Property News website at: 
https://culturalpropertynews.org/the-new-nagpra-traditional-knowledge-in-artifacts-out/

Understanding Cultural Property and Values

A recent New York Times article regarding the Andover Newton Theological School's NAGPRA compliance issues reinforces the need for increased communication regarding cultural property. 

In an effort to foster communication, understanding and respect, ATADA encourages you to attend "Understanding Cultural Property: A Path to Healing Through Communication" in Santa Fe, NM on May 22, 2017.

This educational symposium will be focused on topics related to cultural heritage and will feature presentations by tribal representatives, ATADA members, museum specialists, legal counsel and art market professionals. 

A list of panelists, event location and registration info can be found by clicking below. 

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