The Native American Remains Review Committee is composed of seven appointed members, four from nominations submitted by Indian tribes and three from nominations submitted by representatives of repositories. All appointments are made by the director of the Division of Indian Affairs.
Responsibilities
The Committee monitors the identification process of human remains to ensure fair and objective consideration and assessment of all available relevant information and evidence; and reviews findings relating to the identity or cultural affiliation of Native American remains; or the return of Native American remains. The Committee also facilitates the resolution of a dispute among Indian tribes or lineal descendants and state agencies relating to the return of Native American remains, including convening the parties to the dispute if considered desirable. The Committee consults with Indian tribes and the Division in the development of Rules for state NAGPRA make recommendations, if appropriate, regarding care of Native American remains that are to be repatriated.
The members are appointed in staggered four year terms and do not receive any compensation or benefits beyond per diem.
Board Members
Dorena Martineau, Chairwoman
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
440 N. Paiute Drive
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: 435-586-1112
Fax: 435-586-7388
dorena.martineau@ihs.gov
Dr. Joan Brenner-Coltrain
University of Utah
Department of Anthropology
270 S. 1400 E., Room 102
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: 801-581-8366
coltrain@anthro.utah.edu
Betsy Chapoose
Ute Indian Tribe -
Uintah and Ouray Reservation
PO Box 190
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026Phone: 435-722-4992
Fax: 435-722-2083
betsyc@utetribe.com
Dr. Glenna Nielsen
Collection Manager, Anthropology
University of Utah
1390 E. Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: 801-581-3876
gnielsen@umnh.utah.edu
Paul Stavast
Museum of Peoples and Culture
Brigham Young University
100 E. 700 N.
Provo, UT 84602
Phone: 801-422-0018
paul_stavast@byu.edu
Rupert Steele
Confederated Tribes of Goshute
PO Box 6104
Ibapah, UT 84034
Phone: 435-234-1138
rupertsteele@yahoo.com
Patti Timbimboo-MadsenNorthwestern Band of Shoshone Nation
707 N. Main Street
Brigham City, UT 84302
Phone: 435-734-2286
Fax: 435-734-0424
ptimbimboo@nwshoshone-nsn.gov
State Representatives
Derinna Kopp
Archaeologist
Utah Division of State History
Antiquities Section
300 S. Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-533-3519
dkopp@utah.gov
Shirlee Silversmith
Director
Utah Division of Indian Affairs
250 N. 1950 W., Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-715-6702
Fax: 801-715-6767
ssilversmith@utah.gov
James Toledo
Program Manager
Utah Division of Indian Affairs
250 N. 1950 W., Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-715-6702
Fax: 801-715-6767
jtoledo@utah.gov
Brad Westwood
Director
Utah Division of State History
300 S. Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101Phone: 801-245-7248
bradwestwood@utah.gov