27 Jun 2025
🏺Notice on Repatriation of Cultural Items under NAGPRA
Notice of Intended Repatriation: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Branch of Cultural Resources Management, Washington, DC
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and that have a known lineal descendant.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice involves repatriation of sacred cultural items under NAGPRA, which may require compliance from businesses involved in cultural resource management, archaeology, and Native American relations. It highlights potential implications for businesses working with indigenous artifacts.