Far from Home: Bringing Archaeological Collections & Tribal Ancestors Home to Alaska

Dates
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Location
Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, Rachel Carson Room
Fee
Free
Description

Over the last century researchers from across the U.S. and Europe explored Native villages and archaeological sites across Alaska collecting artifacts from public lands. Recently, the Bureau of Land Management led an interagency effort to retrieve Native Alaskan ancestral remains and artifacts collected 70 to 110 years ago. These collections were returned to Alaska and placed in a state museum and the ancestral remains are being prepared for repatriation. Join Emily S. Palus, Deputy Division Chief, Cultural, Paleontological Resources and Tribal Consultation, Bureau of Land Management to learn more about the complexities of this case study.

Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

Building Access - All adults must present a valid photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.

Location - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the basement cafeteria of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.

Contact
Diana Warring
Phone
202-208-4743

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