Archaeology and Museums
NAGPRA, or the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1990 that mandates the return of Native American cultural items, including human remains, funerary objects, and sacred artifacts, to their respective tribes. The act reflects a growing recognition of Indigenous rights and perspectives in the fields of archaeology and museum studies, promoting ethical considerations around curation and cultural heritage management.
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