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CalMatters: “Native American tribes clash with UC over bones of their ancestors”
Here.
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources, Education, NAGPRA, News
Tagged NAGPRA, UC Berkeley, UCLA
Nonprofit Quarterly Article on French Auction of Native Artifacts
Link to “Native Americans Protest Sale of Artifacts” by Alexis Buchanan here. Excerpt: Perhaps auction houses would not be so unwavering in the sale of these items if they did not fetch such high prices. The Guardian reports that France has … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Sarah Donnelly, cultural resources, NAGPRA, News
Winnemem Wintu Tribe Prevails against Feds on Protecting Coonrod Flats, Loses on Other Sacred Sites Claims
Here are the materials in Winnemem Wintu Tribe v. Dept. of Interior (E.D. Cal.), also known as Franco v. USFS: 131-1 USFS Motion for Summary J 133-1 Winnemem Wintu Tribe Opposition 134 Winnemem Wintu Tribe Motion to Strike 136 USFS Opposition … Continue reading
Crowdsourcing of archaeological sites
I hope the project described in this NPR story doesn’t lead to more intrusions into Native burial sites and sacred sites. http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/02/17/467104127/space-archaeologist-wants-your-help-to-find-ancient-sites
Posted in Author: Ann Tweedy, cultural resources, NAGPRA
Tagged crowdsource, NPR, Sarah Parcak, satellite
Federal Court Grants Federal Officer Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Suit brought by Deceased Alleged Indian Graverobber
Here are the materials in Estate of Redd v. Love (D. Utah): 93 Love Motion for Summary J 102 Estate Opposition 115 Reply 120 DCT Order An excerpt: This case arises out of Dr. James D. Redd’s tragic suicide the … Continue reading
Supreme Court Petition Involving NAGPRA, Rule 19, and Tribal Immunity
Here is the petition in White v. Regents of the University of California: White Cert Petition Questions presented: The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which governs repatriation of human remains to Native American tribes, contains an enforcement … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources, NAGPRA, Research, sovereign immunity, Supreme Court
Tagged cert petition, Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee, Ninth Circuit, Rule 19, Supreme Court, tribal sovereign immunity, White v. Regents of the University of California
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Split Ninth Circuit Panel Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to Repatriation of “La Jolla Skeletons” to Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee
Here is the opinion in White v. University of California. From the court’s syllabus: The panel affirmed the district court’s dismissal of an action under the Native Graves Protection and Repatriation Act on the basis that the affected tribes and … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources, NAGPRA, Research, sovereign immunity
Tagged Kumayaay Cultural Repatriation Committee, La Jolla Skeletons, NAGPRA, Ninth Circuit, Northern District of California, Rule 19, tribal sovereign immunity, White v. University of California
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DOI Consultation Notice on DOI Reorganization
Download(PDF): Tribal Listening Sessions on E.O. 13871: Reorganization of the Executive Branch Acting Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Michael S. Black, invites Tribal leaders to attend one of the listed listening sessions to provide input on improving “efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability” … Continue reading →