CRM-native american graves protection and repatriation act nagpra compliance

This $321,700 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs is for the Cultural Resources Management (CFDA 15.159) program. The award supports the University of New Mexico in its efforts to preserve, protect, and manage cultural resources associated with Native American communities. Key activities include conducting archaeological surveys, performing artifact analysis, managing collections, and documenting cultural heritage, with a focus on compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This 3-year award, running from Jul 2024 to Jul 2027, will enable the university to provide specialized research, technical assistance, and educational services to support the program's objectives of preserving indigenous cultural materials and artifacts. The University of New Mexico has a history of federal grant and contract work, collaborating with various academic institutions and organizations to advance research and educational initiatives across a range of scientific and technical domains.