Meningitis is one of the most common forms of infection affecting the nervous system. It is characterized by infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, centered in the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the nervous system. 1  Types of Meningitis.  Spinal Meningitis.
About NAGPRA What is NAGPRA? The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act is a piece of federal legislation that requires institutions receiving federal funds to report cultural items on a national registry. Lineal descendants and culturally affiliated tribal entities or organizations may then ask for the return of these items.
Cultural Protection & NAGPRA Protection of Native cultural resources is critical to the vitality of traditional Native religions, customs, languages, and status as sovereign nations. NCAI is deeply concerned with the repatriation of Native American human remains and funerary objects, the vigorous enforcement of the Indian Arts & Crafts Act, and the revitalization of Native languages.