27 Jun 2025
🏺Notice of Repatriation
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 sacred objects and/or objects of cultural patrimony 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 with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which may require businesses holding cultural items to adjust their practices for repatriation requests. Non-compliance may result in legal repercussions and affect public perception.