Summary

Dr. Bill Billeck is the program manager for the National Museum of Natural History repatriation office at the Smithsonian. Dr. Billeck explains how repatriation works, what it’s like working with tribes, and shares some stories.

Recommendations

• What to read to learn more:
  • Ousley, Stephen & Billeck, William & Hollinger, R. (2005). Federal Repatriation Legislation and the Role of Physical Anthropology in Repatriation. American journal of physical anthropology. Suppl 41. 2-32. 10.1002/ajpa.20354.
• What he’s reading for work right now: History of the Cree in Canada and the U.S.A.
• What he’s reading for fun: A book on training puppies

Reference articles

• BILLECK, William. (2002). CULTURAL AFFILIATION AND REPATRIATION IN THE GREAT PLAINS OF THE UNITED STATES. Revista de Arqueología Americana. 89-105. 10.2307/27768462.
• Billeck, Bill & Swift, Jacquetta & Beaver, John & Ferguson, Tj. (2010). Repatriation at the Smithsonian Institution. Anthropology News. 51. 25-25. 10.1111/j.1556-3502.2010.51325.x.