Repatriation & NAGPRA

At the Peabody Museum, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) plays an active role in forming relationships that broaden into intercultural collaborations and encompass other activities including research, teaching, and public programs.

Native American communities occasionally present cultural items to the Peabody Museum at repatriation events in recognition of the these relationships. Please view the selections below to learn about repatriation and view some of the items which have been presented to the Peabody.