Plains Regional NAGPRA Training Conference
Earn your NAGPRA Certificate!
In-person, comprehensive NAGPRA regulations training and compliance, and collections management training for Plains Nations and institutions with collections from the Plains.
About the TrainingMay 12-14, 2026
University of Montana in Missoula, Montana Brought to you through a partnership with the Association on American Indian Affairs, the University of Montana, and Your Neighborhood Museum This comprehensive, in-person training is designed for:
Participants will receive hands-on training and receive a certificate in:
This training is built for practitioners actively working in repatriation. Sessions include mock scenarios, collaborative problem-solving, talking circles, and focused workshops on compliance and museum management. Participants leave with practical tools they can use immediately. |
What to ExpectWatch Foundations of NAGPRA: Sovereignty and Subpart A below from our 11th Annual Repatriation Conference for a preview of the practical knowledge and topics covered in the regional training.
Support for Native Nation ParticipantsNative Nation participants who successfully complete the training will receive a $100 gift card to support their participation.
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Earn Your CertificateAll participants who successfully complete the three-day training will receive a certificate from the Association on American Indian Affairs recognizing their demonstrated knowledge of NAGPRA compliance and repatriation practices. View the summary agenda to see all required sessions.
To successfully complete the training, participants must:
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Online Registration
All attendees must register in advance by May 4, 2026. This training is in-person only. Register and pay by credit card, PayPal or ACH. Dinner provided for the cultural event night, all other meals on your own.
Mail In Registration
Form and payment MUST be received in our office by May 4, 2026.
Policies, Fees and
Contact Information
Enhance Your Registration by Becoming a Member
Registration does not include membership to the Association, but annual registration is just $25 and lifetime membership is $500. Membership gives you access to the Association’s bi-annual subscription publication—the longest consistent publication about Native Country, access to email calls to action, information sharing, and governance rights in the organization. Membership is not required to participate in the Conference.
Make a Donation
Please support our repatriation and other programs.
Communications
By registering, you are consenting to receive all communications via email about the Conference. If you do not received your receipt for this transaction, the email likely went to your spam/junk folder. Please add the Association to your safe senders list so you can receive all important notices about the Conference. Inform the Association right away if you do not receive your receipt or other communications by calling our office at 240-314-7155 or emailing [email protected].
Refunds & Substitutions
No refunds. If you are unable to attend, you must notify the Association to cancel your registration, even if your registration was free. If you wish to substitute another individual for your registration, send an email to [email protected] to request a substitution. Substitutions may be made up until May 4, 2026 by written notification to the Association.
Permission to Record
By registering to attend virtually, registrants, speakers, instructors, exhibitors, and vendors attending the Association on American Indian Affairs’ event agree that they may be recorded during the event, including video, photography and audio recordings. The Association reserves the right to use these recordings in educational materials without providing monetary compensation. If you do not wish to be recorded, turn off your audio, video and chat functions.
Contact
Contact the Association at [email protected] or call 240-314-7155 if you have questions.
Registration does not include membership to the Association, but annual registration is just $25 and lifetime membership is $500. Membership gives you access to the Association’s bi-annual subscription publication—the longest consistent publication about Native Country, access to email calls to action, information sharing, and governance rights in the organization. Membership is not required to participate in the Conference.
Make a Donation
Please support our repatriation and other programs.
Communications
By registering, you are consenting to receive all communications via email about the Conference. If you do not received your receipt for this transaction, the email likely went to your spam/junk folder. Please add the Association to your safe senders list so you can receive all important notices about the Conference. Inform the Association right away if you do not receive your receipt or other communications by calling our office at 240-314-7155 or emailing [email protected].
Refunds & Substitutions
No refunds. If you are unable to attend, you must notify the Association to cancel your registration, even if your registration was free. If you wish to substitute another individual for your registration, send an email to [email protected] to request a substitution. Substitutions may be made up until May 4, 2026 by written notification to the Association.
Permission to Record
By registering to attend virtually, registrants, speakers, instructors, exhibitors, and vendors attending the Association on American Indian Affairs’ event agree that they may be recorded during the event, including video, photography and audio recordings. The Association reserves the right to use these recordings in educational materials without providing monetary compensation. If you do not wish to be recorded, turn off your audio, video and chat functions.
Contact
Contact the Association at [email protected] or call 240-314-7155 if you have questions.
How to Get There and Where to Stay
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Tapestry by Hilton Missoula/Edgewater
Rates Start at $203.00 + tax per night Group Code: NAGPRA Deadline: May 1, 2026 Phone: 406-728-3100 Rated 4.2/5, this hotel offers:
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Comfort Inn University
Rates Start at $145.00 + tax per night Group Code: NAGPRA Deadline: May 1, 2026 Phone: 406-549-7600 A 3-star hotel offering:
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Missoula Northwest
Rates Start at $169.00 + tax per night Group Code: NGP Deadline: April 17, 2026 Phone: 406-830-3100 Rated 4.6/5, this hotel offers:
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Staybridge Suites Missoula by IHG
Rates Start at $169.00 + tax per night Group Code: UM NAGPRA CONFERENCE Phone: 406-830-3900 Rated 4.6/5, this hotel offers:
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Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown by IHG
Rates Start at $169.00 + tax per night Group Code: NAGPRA 2026-IH Phone: 406-721-8550 A 3-star hotel, offering:
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Support NAGPRA Training. Support Repatriation.
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Your purchase directly supports the Association’s hands-on NAGPRA Training—equipping Native Nations and institutions with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to return Ancestors and cultural belongings.
Each item is Native-designed and part of a limited-edition release. Every purchase helps expand access to training, strengthen accountability, and move repatriation work forward. |
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Thank you to our training partners!
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Thank you to our non-profit partners!
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