17 Jan 2025
🏞️Intent to Repatriate Sacred Object at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Notice of Intended Repatriation: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GRSM) intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object and that has a known lineal descendant.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice outlines the intent to repatriate a sacred object, which complies with NAGPRA regulations. Businesses with interests in cultural heritage, tourism, or partnerships with indigenous groups may need to adapt practices or engage in consultations, impacting compliance and regulatory strategies.