Presentation given by Shannon Keller O'Loughlin, Executive Director and Attorney at AAIA and Shannon Martin, Director of the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways, at the 2019 ATALM annual conference held in Temecula, CA.
This article discusses the history of toxic chemical use on museum collections and the consequences of this practice for the repatriation of cultural and sacred belongings.
Carrying Our Ancestors Home's team asked tribal experts in cultural heritage and repatriation what they think other tribal members should understand about repatriation, and how any tribal member can get involved in protecting cultural sites and ancestors.
A manual intended to be used as a practical guide for any tribe or individual interested in repatriation under NAGPRA and for museums and federal agencies to have a better understanding of the tribal aspect of NAGPRA.