5 Sep 2025
🏺Notice of Intended Repatriation by 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 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 outlines the repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, which may involve compliance and legal requirements for businesses involved with cultural resources, especially museums and tribal organizations. These organizations must prepare for potential financial impacts regarding collection management and repatriation processes.