8 May 2025
🏞️Notice of Repatriation by National Park Service in Tennessee
Notice of Intended Repatriation: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GRSM) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects that have 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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The notice pertains to the repatriation of cultural items, which may affect businesses linked to tourism, cultural heritage, or legal compliance with NAGPRA. Companies involved in or impacted by such regulations must ensure adherence and may find opportunities in consulting, heritage management, or tourism sectors.