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SIU outlines progress on NAGPRA compliance; confirms federal control for some collections
Summary
SIU’s NAGPRA lead briefed trustees on obligations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, noting updated regulations effective Jan. 2024, inventories of NAGPRA‑eligible holdings, and confirmation that federal agencies have control of some collections — including 31 Native American individuals previously reported as under SIU control.
Carol Samara, leading SIU’s NAGPRA work, told the board on Dec. 4 that the university is accelerating compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), emphasizing legal duties and government‑to‑government consultation with federally recognized tribes.
Samara explained NAGPRA’s legal foundation — codified in Title 25 of the U.S. Code — and said updated NAGPRA regulations that took effect in January 2024 strengthen consultation requirements and…
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