(Riverton, WY) – In the latest episode of the Indian Relay Podcast, hosts Ivan Posey and Al Hubbard sit down with Krystal C’Bearing, Director of the Northern Arapaho Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), and Donald Littleshield, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Coordinator, for an in-depth conversation about reclaiming the tribe’s past and protecting its future.
Krystal and Donald walk listeners through the complex and often emotional work of cultural preservation – from consulting on federal and private land projects across multiple states, to repatriating ancestral remains and sacred items under the NAGPRA.
Some topics covered include:
- The Tribe’s efforts to assert sovereignty over cultural resources
- How partnerships with agencies and museums are improving – and where challenges remain
- The importance of accurate interpretation, respectful display, and culturally appropriate care of tribal items
- Battles fought (and won) to bring ancestors and sacred objects home
- Plans for a future tribal repository and growing capacity within the THPO
- Why sacred sites are not “historic” – they are living places still used today
Tune in for a thoughtful and educational conversation about Tribal sovereignty and collaboration.
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