10 Jul 2025
🪸Notice of Intended Repatriation
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Western Washington University, Department of Anthropology, Bellingham, WA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Western Washington University, Department of Anthropology (WWU) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony 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 and regulatory requirements related to the repatriation of cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Businesses involved in cultural resource management or operations near these cultural sites may face implications regarding compliance and potential financial liabilities.