17 Jun 2025
📜Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items Under NAGPRA
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects or sacred 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
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The notice about intended repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA has direct implications for businesses, particularly museums and institutions holding cultural artifacts. Compliance with repatriation laws may necessitate legal consultations and revisions of collection policies, impacting operational costs and potential liabilities.