OVPR’s Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Office hosted a monumental event that brought together many of the stakeholders with which the U-M NAGPRA Office works, especially its Native Nation Partners. This event included a traditional Anishinaabek Ceremony to recommit doing NAGPRA work in a good way together as relatives with our Native Nation Partners. The event also honored those partners who have guided and supported the U-M NAGPRA Office for the last 14 years. Over 100 guests participated, including Native Nation Partners and Tribal Representatives, state and agency partners, U-M faculty and staff, students, and community members. Attendees were able to enjoy multiple speakers from the University and Tribal Representatives, participate in ceremony, and enjoy a traditional Anishinaabek-style meal together. Relationships were strengthened and built between partners and stakeholders who have committed to doing NAGPRA work together in kinship moving forward. The true impact of this event cannot be seen, only felt within the prayers and intentions that were set forward for the Ancestors and NAGPRA work.
NAGRPA’s Honoring & Recommitment Ceremony and Celebration
