18 Mar 2025
🏺NPS Notice of Repatriation from Northwestern University
Notice of Inventory Completion: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Northwestern University has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
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The notice outlines repatriation requirements per NAGPRA, impacting educational institutions and tribal organizations. Northwestern University's responsibility for repatriation decisions could lead to financial liabilities associated with legal consultations or administrative costs.