17 Jun 2025
🎨Notice of Intended Repatriation by Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Denver Museum of Nature & Science intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object 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
$$ - Med
The notice involves compliance requirements under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), with implications for museums and entities holding cultural items. Businesses like the Denver Museum of Nature & Science must navigate legal responsibilities and the potential for reputational impact depending on how they handle repatriation requests.