Friday, August 14, 2009

Section 106 in San Francisco - September 21 - 23

C. Nissley Environmental Consultants www.cnec_inc.com

Learn the intricate process of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in beautiful San Francisco. Combine professional education with a vacation in the Bay area. The course will be at the Presidio, one of the few remaining open spaces in the Bay area with unique historic botanical plantings. During the day, learn what you need to know to accomplish your job and complete compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
At night take full advantage of the wonderful restaurants, theater and maybe a baseball game !

To register, call the National Preservation Institute at (703) 765 -0100 or email info@npi.org

American Indian rights for cultural property

C. Nissley Environmental Consultants www.cnec_inc.com

Class in American Indian rights to their cultural property and the legal claims process is being offered in San Francisco September 24 - 25. Learn about the background that resulted in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act being passed by Congress in 1991. Follow the regulatory pathway as to how this law and its regulations are connected to the Archaeological Resources Protection Act and what the federal agencies SHOULD be doing. As a tribal member, you will learn how to insert the tribe into the process and have a voice.

The class will be held in the historic Presidio - a beautiful former military installation that has some of the most unique flora and fauna in the Bay area as it is one of the last remaining areas of open space on the ocean.

To register, call National Preservation Institute at (703) 765 0100 or by email at info@npi.org
There are some scholarships available