18 Apr 2025
🏺Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by Field Museum
Notice of Intended Repatriation: The Field Museum, Chicago, IL
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Field Museum 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 details the repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, which involves compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to cultural institutions and businesses that possess similar artifacts. The requirement for businesses to establish clear ownership and justification for such items may influence their operational practices.