11 Apr 2025
📜Notice on Human Remains Inventory at Peabody Museum
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.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
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This notice triggers compliance obligations for entities involved in the repatriation of Native American human remains, potentially impacting museums and cultural institutions. Stakeholders must act by May 2025, indicating a timeline to align legal and ethical practices with NAGPRA regulations.