27 Jun 2025
🏺Notice of Inventory Completion under NAGPRA - Wistar Institute
Notice of Inventory Completion: The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), The Wistar Institute, through its agent the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) 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 content discusses compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, which mandates businesses, particularly institutions like museums and universities, to follow specific processes for the repatriation of human remains. This regulation could entail financial and procedural obligations for those involved.