Repatriation Seminar
Sealaska Heritage Institute sponsored a 3-day seminar on the Native American
Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Dec. 5-7, 2002, in Juneau.
The seminar included overviews of repatriation law, museum inventory lists,
pesticide issues and traditional law. It was attended by about 40 people
from 12 Southeast communities.
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NAGPRA seminar in Juneau, December 2002.
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Dr. Rosita Worl discusses traditional property law.
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Richard Dalton discusses the significance of at.óow.
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Museum conservator Scott Carrlee and physician Dr. Ana Maria Osorio discuss hazards of pesticides found on some objects held by museums.
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The seminar taught participants how to safely handle objects potentially contaminated with pesticides.
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Participants handling cultural objects. |
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A participant handles an old cultural object.
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The 3-day seminar drew about 40 people from 11 Southeast communities. |
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Johanna Dybdahl of Hoonah listens to a presenter.
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The seminar was held in the new conference hall at Huna Totem Corp.
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SHI Archivist Sorrel Goodwin discusses museum inventory lists.
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News Article:
"Repatriation
Conference Helps Clans Learn About Bringing Their Past Home"
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