🏺Notice on Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts by Mercyhurst University
Notice of Inventory Completion: Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Mercyhurst University has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
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The notice relates to the repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects under NAGPRA, which requires compliance from institutions managing such items. This is relevant for universities, cultural organizations, and businesses involved in archeology or cultural heritage, as they may need to align with repatriation requirements or collaborate with relevant tribes.