Native American Graves Protection
and Repatriation Act

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to
returning ancestors and their belongings to their homes.

About NAGPRA

Learn more about the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

Background information

Consultations

Complete a request form and the University will schedule a consultation.

Consultation request

NAGPRA inventories

Review University of Nevada, Reno NAGPRA inventories.

Inventories

NAGPRA Liaison and Project Manager

Rochanne Downs

Email: rdowns@unr.edu

Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the University of Nevada, Reno is situated on the traditional homelands of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Wašiw (Washoe), Newe (Western Shoshone) and Nuwu (Southern Paiute) peoples. These lands continue to be a gathering place for Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their deep connections to these places. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on their territory.