NAGPRA Comics Project Updates
Thanks to those who contributed to the Survey!We sent a survey to our listserve of about 50 people. Fifteen people responded and provided very helpful feedback (that is a 30% response rate, which is typical for surveys). Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experiences and thoughts with us. Some interesting things we learned about NAGPRA Comics Issue 1: it is being taught in classes, a variety of people are reading it, and even better news--people are learning about repatriation through schools, museums, friends, and the news! Comments about NAGPRA Comics from the SurveyWe asked, What stands out to you as particularly memorable from reading the comic? Here are some selections: * The drawings--they make (sometimes complex) concepts easier to understand and though they are cartoons, they still represent a sensitive topic in a respectful way. I liked that. * The explanation of the process was very clear and didn't get too deep into the many complexities. It's a good beginner read, especially for people who may be skeptical about NAGPRA at first. The artwork was also very conducive to the content! * The case study around the topic of "cultural affiliation" well-illustrates the complexity of the issue and the sensitive nature of proving or demonstrating links between descendant communities and material culture. * As a NAGPRA coordinator for a university, I find the comic extremely helpful. I have shared it with students and administrators, as well as other faculty and staff. It provides an entry point into NAGPRA that is not a long, peer-reviewed article or a news article about fines and citations that often portrays indigenous views as anti-science. In particular, as I am non-Native, at at university in the South, it is helpful to point to these views in the comic, such as those on pdf page 9, in discussions with administrators and other people I have to convince to do NAGPRA work. (Doing so allows me to protect the views that consulting tribes have shared with me; and is much more eloquent and appropriate than my own words or paraphrases.) Additional Comments included: * This comic book is a wonderful way for me to demonstrate the intricacies and structural violence underlying the relationship of Indigenous communities to the US Federal government and the disciplines of anthropology and archaeology--thank you. * I think more comics, with more examples of interactions between communities, cultural institutions, and their advocates/allies, would be great! I think they are important as examples of how comics can be used in education and outreach. * I can’t wait for more content to be produced!!! Keep up the good work. We feel the same! And we are working on new issues as the (pandemic) circumstances allow. We thank you for your enthusiasm and support, it means a lot. Best wishes to you, your families, and your communities. Sincerely, Jen, Sonya, & John Would you like to contribute to the survey?The NAGPRA Comics survey will remain open - you are welcome to take it!
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