25 Sep 2025
🏺Notice of Cultural Item Repatriation by Michigan State University
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Michigan State University intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects 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 the repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, which could require compliance by institutions holding indigenous cultural artifacts. Business owners and executives associated with higher education institutions or museums must be aware of regulatory requirements, potential reputational impacts, and financial implications related to repatriation challenges.