14 May 2025
🏺NAGPRA Notice on Repatriation by Field Museum
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Field Museum, Chicago, IL
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Field Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of 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 and regulatory requirements under NAGPRA, which may impact businesses involved in cultural heritage, museums, and repatriation activities. The Field Museum's repatriation plan could lead to operational adjustments for entities interacting with cultural items.