🏺Notice of Repatriation for Cultural Items by University of Tennessee
Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of Tennessee, McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture, Knoxville, TN
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Tennessee, McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (UTK), 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 involves compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) for business entities that manage cultural items, thus businesses will need to ensure they are aligned with repatriation regulations. The responsibility falls on the University of Tennessee, but other entities in academia or museums may need to prepare for similar obligations.