[Aztlan] Kafka meets NAGPRA

[Mario Cabrejos]

> Hello

Hello

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> I an not an archaeologist by profession. I do enjoy studying the field and learning 
> of recent discoveries.

That is also my case.

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> I was very impressed with this email as you hit a sensitive nerve for many. 

The article is from Peter d'Errico, a consulting attorney on indigenous peoples' legal 
issues. I found it interesting for the Aztlan listeros.

Being peruvian, and watching every day the way our people treat our ancestors remains,
demolishing with no scruple entire ceremonial centers and scatering their bones to build 
over them, I have always being impressed by, and jealous of, the zeal of the north american
natives for an honorable treatement of their ancestors remains. But maybe there is to much
zeal sometimes, preventing the archaeologist to do their job.

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>  My thinking is that after a discovery is made, those who made it should be given a 1-2 year time period to do their research 
> etc.take photos whatever needs to be documented. This effort should include a Native American knowledgable in the culture.
> Then after the time period has expired, all of the human remains and artifacts should be returned to the Tribe or Nation most 
> culturaly related for final ceremonies as per their custom. 

Yes, we need an equilibrium. Your proposal seems quite reasonable to me.

Regards,

Mario Cabrejos



 


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