4 Apr 2025
🎨Notice of Intended Repatriation by American Museum of Natural History
Notice of Intended Repatriation: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the American Museum of Natural History intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice involves compliance requirements under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which may affect business practices for institutions holding similar cultural items. Organizations must adhere to repatriation processes to avoid legal ramifications, highlighting a need for due diligence in cultural heritage management.