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Curation and repatriation of human remains and cultural items
Through its policy and procedures on Curation and Repatriation of Human Remains and Cultural Items, UC recognizes that individuals and communities have cultural and religious concerns that must be considered in determining the treatment and disposition of human remains in its collections. The policy also recognizes that the university’s collections of human remains and cultural items serve valuable educational and research purposes important to the enhancement of knowledge in various disciplines.
Contact: Timothy Miller at Timothy.Miller@ucop.edu or (510) 987-0647.
Policy and Procedures on Curation and Repatriation of Human Remains and Cultural Items PDF
May 1, 2001This University of California policy is intended to ensure both adherence to the above statement of principles and compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
Background on the University of California implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).