17 Mar 2025

🏛️Notice of Inventory Completion – Peabody Museum under NAGPRA

Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Summary

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) 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. The human remains were collected at the Fort Mohave Indian School, Mohave County, AZ, Pawnee Indian Reservation, Pawnee County, OK, and Sherman Institute, Riverside County, CA.

Agencies

  • Interior Department
  • National Park Service

Business Impact ?

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The notice outlines compliance and regulatory responsibilities under NAGPRA for businesses, particularly institutions that handle Native American human remains. Business owners in related fields must understand repatriation laws and cultural affiliations, as violations could lead to legal repercussions and oversight.

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