9th Annual Repatriation Conference:
Building a New Fire
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Things have changed. Repatriation – the return of Native Ancestors and their burial items, as well as the return of tangible and intangible cultural heritage – has changed. If your institution, agency or uncle is holding sensitive Native items without the consent and direction from Native Nations, then you are on the wrong side of history. The Safeguarding Objects of Cultural Patrimony Act has been signed into law, a brand-new version of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regulations are in the process of being final, and institutions are being called out for failing to repatriate. It is time for us to come together and build a new fire that will elevate our collective healing from this theft against humanity and human rights. We must re-commit to work together and pass forward intergenerational healing, so that we are no longer holding on to the trauma of our past.
We all have a place around this new fire. Won’t you help us build a new fire? The Association’s 9th Annual Repatriation Conference continues our longstanding legacy to work at a grassroots level to strengthen our collective futures. This year’s hybrid Conference will be hosted by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the People of the Place of the Fire, at their Grand Casino Hotel & Resort on November 7, 8 & 9, 2023. |
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Thank you to our host! |
The Association welcomes all Conference attendees in-person or virtually for this 3-day hybrid interactive event that will provide educational opportunities through keynote speakers, training, workshops and interactive panels, and special cultural events. The Conference is intended for Native Nation and Native Hawaiian Organization leaders, practitioners, Elders and representatives, museums, institutions, government agencies, academics, attorneys, collectors, artists, cultural preservationists and others engaged or interested in the return and reinvigoration of our diverse cultures.
Without culture, we cannot exist as distinct and sovereign peoples, and we lose our way. The vision of the Association is to create a world where diverse Native cultures are lived, protected and respected. The Association has been a leader in protecting Cultural Sovereignty – the things that make us who we are as Indigenous Peoples – through our Repatriation, International Repatriation and Protecting the Sacred initiatives, as well as ensuring that culture is passed on through our Youth initiatives. The Association has advocated for the protection and repatriation of Ancestors, cultural items and sacred lands for more than 100 years, including the development of the National Museum of the American Indian Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and the Safeguarding Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act, and other policies and regulations that support the return and protection of our Cultural Heritage. The Association also provides training and technical assistance to Native Nations and others, and is involved with repatriation of private collections both domestically and internationally from institutions, individuals and auctions. |
Keynote Speakers
Conference Details
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Check out the Conference agenda here. Learn all the details about the Conference location and hotel reservation information. The presenters who graciously share their experiences and expertise are the heart of our Annual Repatriation Conference. Sponsoring this Conference demonstrates your investment in Indigenous rights and puts your company or organization before Tribal Nations, museums, government, and academia.
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