27 Mar 2025
🧺Notice of Intended Repatriation for Cultural Items by University of Oregon
Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene, OR
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object and object of cultural patrimony and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
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This notice involves the repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, which has regulatory implications for business owners and institutions that may hold similar items and must comply with repatriation laws. Understanding the consultation process and responsibilities could impact museums, galleries, and businesses handling cultural patrimony.