Consulting Services
Heritage compliance, done carefully.
Independent advisory on NAGPRA, Section 106, and Indigenous repatriation policy. I work with museums, federal agencies, tribal partners, and cultural institutions on the 2024 final rule and the January 10, 2029 inventory deadline.
Who I Work With
Three audiences, one through-line: ethical compliance that respects tribal sovereignty.
Institutions
Museums, universities, and collections holders facing 2024 final rule deadlines, inventory gaps, or pending civil-penalty exposure.
Agencies
Federal and state agencies running Section 106 reviews, programmatic agreements, or tribal consultation programs that need substantive engagement, not a procedural formality.
Tribal Partners
THPOs, tribal historic preservation programs, and culturally affiliated nations needing review, drafting, or independent analysis support on their terms.
Engagement Types
Each engagement is scoped to your timeline, deliverable format, and consultation posture. I set pricing after a scoping call.
NAGPRA Compliance Reviews
I independently review inventories, summaries, and disposition records under 43 CFR Part 10 (2024 revision). This surfaces cultural-affiliation gaps, holding-institution exposure, and remediation paths before the 2029 deadline.
Request a ScopeRepatriation Strategy Consulting
Strategy support for institutions or tribes managing complex repatriation cases. This covers disputed cultural affiliation, multi-claimant scenarios, and culturally unidentifiable holdings under the new rule.
Request a ScopeSection 106 / NHPA Advisory
Document review and advisory for Section 106 undertakings, programmatic agreements, and tribal consultation workflows. I focus on consultation substantive enough to hold up under ACHP and SHPO scrutiny.
Request a ScopeEthics & Cultural Resource Frameworks
Drafting and review of institutional ethics policies, CRM frameworks, and acquisition and deaccession standards. Grounded in current professional codes (SAA, AAA, RPA) and tribal sovereignty principles.
Request a ScopeSpeaking & Workshops
Lectures, panels, and workshops on NAGPRA, the 2024 final rule, repatriation ethics, and Indigenous archaeology. I tailor each session for academic audiences, museum staff trainings, or public programs.
Request a ScopeExpert Review & Installations
Curatorial advising and review for repatriation-themed exhibitions, installations, and public-facing programs, including immersive work like Haunted Restitutions (AAA 2025, New Orleans).
Request a ScopeHow a Scope Comes Together
From first email to a signed scope of work, usually inside two weeks.
Request
You share the institution, the deadline, and the core question. No NDA required at this stage.
Scoping Call
30-minute call to clarify deliverables, consultation posture, and whether I'm the right fit.
Written Scope
You receive a written scope of work with timeline, deliverables, and fixed-fee or hourly pricing.
Engagement
Work begins on signature. I hold standing weekly check-ins and deliver written interim work for transparency.
Ready to scope an engagement?
Tell me the deadline, the institution, and the question. I'll respond within two business days with next steps.
Request a Scope