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The Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act, or NAGPRA, was established in order to ensure that Native American artifacts, and specifically human remains, were treated with the proper respect. It came about after an incident in Iowa, when construction workers dug up over thirty human skeletons. Those of Caucasian people were quickly reinterred, but the Native American remains found were sent to a lab for study. NAGPRA also allows for artifacts to be given back to the tribe who lays claim to them, or repatriated. This part of NAGPRA applies especially to museums.
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What do archaeologists think of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act?
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, or NAGPRA, is an act that protects Native American artifacts, especially human remains, from exploitative or inappropriate use, especially in museums or laboratories. The Act says that all institutions that receive federal funding must return all Native American remains back to the tribe holding claim on them. NAGPRA also dictates that if a museum or laboratory holds a particularly sacred or important item in its collection, the tribe has the right to ask for it to be returned to them, or repatriated. Under NAGPRA, tribes also have the right to visit museums and their storage to ensure that they are properly storing their artifacts and properly displaying them. If they disagree with a museum's treatment of a particular object, they may begin the repatriation process.
Can you get a list of the US Soldiers buried at the American Military Cemetery St Laurent?
Yes, from the American War Graves Commission.
What are Pharaoh graves called?
Pharaoh's graves are known as tombs.
Where did American forces find mass graves containing thousands of South Vietnamese who the North Vietnamese had executed during the Tet Offensive?
In hue
When did Betsy Graves Reyneau die?
Betsy Graves Reyneau died in 1964.
What is NAGPRA?
NAGPRA- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
Why was the American graves protection and repatriation act passed?
to return ancient american indian human remains and artifacts to tribes
Why was native Americans graves protection and repatriation act passed?
to return ancient american indian human remains and artifacts to tribes
What do archaeologists think of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act?
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, or NAGPRA, is an act that protects Native American artifacts, especially human remains, from exploitative or inappropriate use, especially in museums or laboratories. The Act says that all institutions that receive federal funding must return all Native American remains back to the tribe holding claim on them. NAGPRA also dictates that if a museum or laboratory holds a particularly sacred or important item in its collection, the tribe has the right to ask for it to be returned to them, or repatriated. Under NAGPRA, tribes also have the right to visit museums and their storage to ensure that they are properly storing their artifacts and properly displaying them. If they disagree with a museum's treatment of a particular object, they may begin the repatriation process.
When was Tom Graves - American football - born?
Tom Graves - American football - was born on 1955-12-18.
Was American psycho Michael graves's album?
It was an album of The Misfits. Michael Graves was the front man at the time and I believe it was his debut.
What nationality were John Wayne and Peter Graves?
Both were American.
What do graves of prominent Adena Indians show?
the adena had established trade networks that stretched far across the continent.
What has the author John Temple Graves written?
John Temple Graves has written: 'Eloquent sons of the South' -- subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., American
Can you get a list of the US Soldiers buried at the American Military Cemetery St Laurent?
Yes, from the American War Graves Commission.
What actors and actresses appeared in South American Treasures - 2001?
The cast of South American Treasures - 2001 includes: Bill Graves as Narrator
Have there been any measures introduced to stop grave robbers?
Since your question was put under history I will take it as that, but it's a difficult question to answer because it involves many countries of the world and each government is different to protect ancient ruins, etc. In the U.S.: President George Bush signed the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act into law on November 16, 1990. "This law establishes procedures and legal standards for the Repatriation of human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and cultural Patrimony by federal agencies and certain museums, educational and other institutions and state and local governments. Recognizes certain tribal, Native Hawaiian, and individual rights in regards to burial sites located on federal and tribal lands. In general, the Act is based upon the unique relationship between Native Americans and the Federal Government." From: Mending the Circle by the American Indian Ritual Object Repatriation Foundation. I haven't been able to locate any other information in the protection of Civil War, Mexican, etc. Is there grave robbers in the modern era? To some extent, but not often heard of. Some teenagers would get their kicks by disturbing graves (some kick) but it is quite uncommon. Some funeral homes in this modern day have been known to remove jewelry or other objects of worth. If any family is having a burial it is best to hide the jewelry on that person when you are alone with them before the funeral service rather than give it to a funeral director. Please note: Not all funeral directors operate in such an untrustworthy fashion. In ancient Egypt, the penalty for breaking into a royal tomb was impalement.
