18 Apr 2025
🎨Notice of Intended Repatriation from Shelburne Museum, VT
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Shelburne Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, and/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
$$ - Med
The notice pertains to repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, directly affecting museums and institutions holding such items. Businesses in cultural preservation, legal consulting, and Native American heritage may need to navigate compliance with repatriation processes, influencing financial and operational strategies.