Beyond Covered Cases: Two Museums' Response to the New Regulations of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

Monday, September 8, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM US PT

Location: 2009

Many museums have covered display cases, discontinued programs, and closed exhibitions in response to new NAGPRA regulations. In this session, American Museum of Natural History and The Field Museum staff will discuss new initiatives taken to respect values, perspectives, and shared humanity of Indigenous peoples beyond covering past mistakes.

Jonathan Milard

Manager of School Programs, Residencies and Teacher Learning
American Museum of Natural History, United States
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Marissa Manitowabi

Artist Educator
Cultural Arts-Based Education, United States
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Patrick McGuire

Manager of Public Program Volunteers
Field Museum, United States
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Roberto Rodriguez

Field Trips Educator
Field Museum, United States
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fefe yamaguchi (they/them/theirs)

Manager of School Groups, Residencies and Teacher Learning
American Museum of Natural History
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Debra Everett-Lane

Director of Exhibition Permanent Hall Strategy
American Museum of Natural History