2 Apr 2025
📜Notice of Repatriation from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
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 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 compliance requirements under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) affecting museums and cultural institutions. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History must navigate this regulatory landscape, which can have financial and operational implications for businesses involved in cultural heritage management.