# Nagpra Essentials

- Dates: 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: Anchorage, United States
- Organiser: 2026 National Preservation Institute, P
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

NAGPRA Essentials is a two-day in-person seminar that reviews the compliance process for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). It is designed for staff of Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, federal agencies, and museums. The seminar covers consultation, inventories, cultural affiliation, notices, repatriations, and dispositions related to NAGPRA.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.npi.org/seminars/native-american-cultural-interests/nagpra-essentials)
- [Registration](https://www.npi.org/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.npi.org/sites/default/files/agNAGPRAEss0523.pdf)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Jan I. Bernstein, founder and managing director
- Eric Hemenway, repatriation specialist and former NAGPRA Review Committee member, Anishinaabe

## Ticket pricing

USD 300 to 700

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Captain Cook**: 20 m from the venue, 939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, 99501
  - [Hotel website](https://captaincook.com/)
  - Phone: +1 907-276-6000
- **Westmark Anchorage**: 240 m from the venue, 720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, 99501-2118
  - [Hotel website](https://www.westmarkhotels.com/destinations/anchorage-hotel)
- **Marriott Anchorage Downtown**: 320 m from the venue, 820 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, 99501
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ancdt-anchorage-marriott-downtown)
- **Hilton Anchorage**: 440 m from the venue, 500 West 3rd Street, Anchorage, 99501
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ancahhf-hilton-anchorage/)
  - Phone: +19072727411
- **Highliner Hotel**: 460 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://highlinerhotel.vacationsbyredawning.com/)
- **Historic Anchorage Hotel**: 470 m from the venue, 330 E Street, Anchorage, 99501
- **Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage**: 520 m from the venue
- **Anchorage Grand Hotel**: 540 m from the venue, 505 West 2nd Avenue, Anchorage, 99501
  - [Hotel website](https://www.anchoragegrand.com/)

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