Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Objects and Cultural Patrimony — Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) has issued a formal notice under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) announcing its intention to repatriate certain cultural items in its possession. These items have been determined to meet the legal definitions of sacred objects and/or objects of cultural patrimony as established by NAGPRA. The repatriation is directed toward Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations that have been identified as having a cultural affiliation with the items in question. NAGPRA requires federal agencies and museums receiving federal funding to inventory Native American cultural items and human remains, and to work toward their return to lineal descendants and culturally affiliated tribes. This notice serves as the statutory public announcement required before physical repatriation can proceed, giving affiliated tribes and interested parties the opportunity to review the determination and, if appropriate, initiate formal repatriation claims. Parties who believe they have a cultural affiliation with the listed items may contact MoDNR to begin the claims process.
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Key Changes
- MoDNR formally declares intent to repatriate items classified as sacred objects and/or objects of cultural patrimony under NAGPRA
- Cultural affiliation has been established between the items and specific Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations
- Public notice is issued as required by NAGPRA before physical repatriation can proceed
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What this law requires
Inventory all Native American cultural items and human remains in possession, including sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony
Publish formal public notice of intention to repatriate identified sacred objects and cultural patrimony items prior to physical repatriation
Identify and document cultural affiliation between held items and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations
Provide mechanism for affiliated tribes and interested parties to review repatriation determinations and initiate formal repatriation claims
Establish contact process allowing parties with cultural affiliation claims to communicate with MoDNR to begin claims process