We work with Indian tribes, museums, universities, and governmental agencies on Native American SERVICES WE PROVIDE TO OUR CLIENTS NAGPRA Grant Writing We are still batting 1000 on NAGPRA Grants! 100% of the NAGPRA consultation/ Documentation and Repatriation grant proposals that we have written have been funded. Since 1999, our grant writing has raised nearly 1 million dollars. NAGPRA Consultation Support There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into NAGPRA consultation planning, implementation, documentation, and follow-up. Official tribal representatives frequently praise our staff's tribal-based, insightful, respectful approach to consultation. Bernstein & Associates helps Indian tribes, museums, and federal agencies with all phases to whatever degree suits your needs: · Meeting planning services · Consultation preparation services including document research and assembly · Consultation documentation services · Post consultation follow-up services Repatriation, Physical Transfer, and Reburial We have worked with Tribes and traditional religious leaders throughout the country to facilitated repatriation and reburials. Bernstein & Associates is available to help you to: · Write a repatriation grant proposal for up to $15,000 to defray the costs associated with reburial · Help write and assess repatriation requests to ensure that they meet legal guidelines · Write notices of intent to repatriate · Facilitate repatriations, physical transfers, and reburials NAGPRA Summary and Human Remains Inventory Preparation Some museums and federal agencies have not yet completed NAGPRA Summaries and Inventories for all collections. We can help you assess what needs to be done, write a plan of action, and implement it. Strategic Planning Full consultation with every Indian tribe that received your Section 6 summary is mandated by the Act and these consultations can lead to new partnerships that result in full compliance as well as improved exhibits, educational programs, and curation practices. We can help by writing grants to fund tribal visits. An organization that implements consultation directly related to the repatriation and final disposition of human remains sends a positive message that the organization believes in the spirit of the Act as well as the letter of the Law. We can help build positive relationships with Indian tribes. What are the ramifications of non-compliance for museums, universities, and agencies? · Violations of the Act are subject to significant monetary penalties. · Human remains, funerary objects, and sacred objects languish in storage vaults. · The public perception of the organization may be tarnished.
Your Indian tribe or museum may be eligible for a $90,000 Consultation/Documentation Grant award or a $15,000 Repatriation Grant award from the National NAGPRA Program. Contact us if you would like help with grant proposal writing.
Is your museum in compliance?
Has your tribe had an opportunity to follow up on all the summaries and inventories?
Do you need help getting started? We can help.
What are the benefits of NAGPRA compliance for museums and agencies?
