14 Aug 2025
⚰️Notice of Inventory Completion for Ancestral Remains in Michigan
Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Michigan has completed an inventory of human remains (hereinafter referred to as "Ancestral remains" or "Ancestors") and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the Ancestral 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 ancestral remains and associated funerary objects, as mandated by NAGPRA. This could impact museums, educational institutions, and businesses involved in heritage management, highlighting compliance and restitution obligations.