The Marshall McKay Seminar, named after the former Chairman of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Council and the first Native person to serve as Chair of the Autry’s Board, seeks to empower Native knowledge and addresses topics that impact Indian Country—and beyond. 

In partnership with the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, the third year of the Marshall McKay Seminar will delve into the critical topics of cultural items returning to communities with a focus on the changing landscape of voluntary returns. 

This two-day seminar will feature knowledge keepers, community leaders, and museum experts that will discuss strategies, challenges, and success stories related to the return of cultural heritage to Indigenous communities.