17 Jan 2025
🏛️Notice of Intended Repatriation Under NAGPRA by U.S. Interior Department
Notice of Intended Repatriation: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, DC
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meet the definition of an object of cultural patrimony and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
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The notice outlines the intended repatriation of cultural items significant to Native American tribes, which may impact businesses involved in cultural heritage, tourism, and any related industries. Compliance with NAGPRA may also necessitate adaptations in museum and educational institution operations.