Native Coordinator

PROFILE STATEMENT .

Seeking an opportunity to apply more than 5 years’ experience of applied knowledge of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to resolve cataloging issues; Verify burials and funerary objects; Lead collections; Develop exhibits; Foster inter-tribal consultation; and identify objects of sacred and cultural patrimony to facilitate the appropriate treatment of human remains and funerary or sacred objects found new or held in repositories.

Notable Experience

Redtail Environmental

Cultural Field Monitor

2016-2021

Notable Experience Duties:

San Diego Museum of Us

NAGPRA Grant Coordinator

2017-2019

Attended pre-construction meetings Performed pre-construction surveys Provide Trib al representation during activities Physically excavated and manually screened sensitive a number of sites, many of which are eligible for inclusion in the National Historic Register of Places (NRHP) and California Register of Historical Resources (CRHP) Prepared identi ed and unearthed cultural resources for collection, cataloguing, and ultimately repatriation Consulted with a multi-disciplinary team of Native Americans, archaeologists, osteologists, and local, State, and Federal of cials. Responsible for research Mapping, identi cation, and curation of stewarded cultural objects for the purposes of repatriation Training of responsibilities and process to incoming contractors.

Duties:

Skills & Knowledge: Expertise in procedures for compliance with NAGPRA Interim understanding of CalNAGPRA Interim understanding of Assembly Bill 275 (Ab275) Working relationship with the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Knowledge of archaeology repository best practices and standards, including storage and inventory control Ability to interpret archival data to determine presence of burials and cultural items as de ned under NAGPRA Write summary and cultural af liation reports and Notices of Inventory Completion and Notices of Intent to Repatriate for compliance with NAGPRA Field and laboratory experience in archaeology Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding sensitive data and maintain con dentiality Experience with conducting consultation with Native American Tribes Ability to use standard of ce software packages (e.g. Microsoft Of ce), with the ability to maintain databases Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Kathleen “Kaci” Brown

Phone: 619-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

Notable Experience

Notable Experience Duties:

Tierra Environmental

Field Archaeologist

2020

Fielded and fostered coordination and consultation with local indigenous communities in order to facilitate respectful stewardship of collections awaiting repatriation Documented consultations, transfers of materials/ cultural property Second-hosted a formal event which invited a local tribe to review and consult on a large collection of lithic (stone) artifacts, ceramics, and textiles which were held in the San Diego Museum of Us (Formerly, “San Diego Museum of Man.”

Served as an archaeologist and eld manager under Dr. Baksh and Dr. DeBarros to support a phase II archaeological excavation of over 50 excavation units which resulted in identi cation and subsequent excavation and recordation of surbsurface features, as well as sensitive artifacts Provided recommendations to both local and tribal governments on proposed treatment of artifacts potentially associated with funerary purpose Successfully excavated more than two dozen control units, and physically hauled gear and equipment over vast distances in a desert environment. Duties:

Achievements:

San Diego Union Tribune Voices

Contributed to three Op-ed pieces (one of which has been recently hard-published; One of which was read aloud live on the national podcast, “Native Opinion”) in response to national issues from the perspective of both females and the native community. One piece which garnered critical acclaim was deemed “A dif cult, but necessary read.”

Professional References:

Mr. Kyle Stankowski, Senior Archaeologist (Tierra) P: 619-***-****

Ms. Eva Trujilo (SDMOU)

P: 858-***-****

Ms. Theresa Ambo (UCSD)

P: 626-***-****

PROFILE STATEMENT .

Seeking an opportunity to apply more than 5 years’ experience of applied knowledge of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to resolve cataloging issues; Verify burials and funerary objects; Lead collections; Develop exhibits; Foster inter-tribal consultation; and identify objects of sacred and cultural patrimony to facilitate the appropriate treatment of human remains and funerary or sacred objects found new or held in repositories.

San Diego Museum of Us

Cultural Resources Tribal

Liaison & Monitor

2017-2019

Kathleen “Kaci” Brown

Phone: 619-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

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