19 Mar 2025
🏺Notice of Intended Repatriation by Burke Museum Under NAGPRA
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum (Burke Museum) intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of an unassociated funerary object 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 relates to the repatriation of a cultural item under NAGPRA, impacting businesses involved in museum practices, cultural heritage management, and compliance with federal regulations. Business owners in relevant sectors need to be aware of compliance requirements and potential legal implications surrounding cultural items.