2 Apr 2025
🏺Notice of Intended Repatriation from Santa Barbara Museum
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara, CA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects or 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
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The regulatory notice outlines an upcoming repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, which affects museums, cultural organizations, and businesses involved in cultural heritage and repatriation processes. Compliance with NAGPRA regulations is vital for business practices in relevant sectors.