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University of Montana NAGPRA team updates committee on repatriation work and tribal liaisons
Summary
UM NAGPRA and THPO liaison team members described campus repatriation efforts, liaison roles, and the mechanics of collections assessment and tribal outreach for committee members.
Dr. Kelly J. Dixon, professor in UM’s Department of Anthropology, and members of the university’s NAGPRA-Repatriation Specialist and THPO liaison team briefed the committee on ongoing repatriation work.
Dr. Dixon outlined campus activities to inventory collections, prioritize items for repatriation, and improve communication with tribal historic preservation officers (THPOs). Lisa Hunt, NAGPRA-Repatriation Specialist and THPO Liaison Team Leader, and student liaisons described work to establish ongoing points of contact with tribes and track repatriation cases. The presenters referenced Exhibits 3–5 provided to the committee.
Sen. Susan Webber and Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy questioned the team about staffing levels, timelines, and coordination with THPOs. UM presenters described current staffing and said timelines vary by collection and consultation needs; specific completion dates were not provided.
No committee action was taken; members thanked the UM team and discussed continuing coordination between the university and tribal partners.
