This lecture is sponsored by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.
In 1990, Congress passed legislation that provided a pathway for
the repatriation of certain Native American human remains and cultural items
back to descendant communities. This legislation, known as the Native American
Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), signaled a fundamental shift
in the ethics of museum collecting practice. Thirty years after the passage of
this important human rights legislation, many institutions are taking yet
another look at NAGPRA and the colonial legacy of objects tucked away on our
storage shelves. Join Native American Collections Specialist Kelly Hyberger to
learn more about the NAGPRA process, what repatriation means for Indigenous
communities, and how the Filson is working towards restorative justice around
Indigenous collections.
Kelly Hyberger joined the Filson staff in January 2022 and brings over
twelve years of museum collections management experience. Kelly’s work has
centered around decolonizing museum practice and the repatriation of Indigenous
cultural heritage items. She earned master’s degrees in History and Teaching
from the University of Louisville.