Biden's INSANE Requirements: Museum Of Natural History CLOSES Exhibits Due To Lack Of Consent From Native American Groups

This mandate, as reported by The New York Times, is a component of the National Parks Service's new regulations for the "Native American Graves and Repatriation Act." The regulations provide a comprehensive guide, complete with specific timelines, to aid museums and federal agencies in facilitating the disposition or repatriation of these items.

The Museum of Natural History, established by President Teddy Roosevelt, has been significantly impacted by these regulations. The institution has been compelled to close two major exhibit halls that showcase Native American artifacts from the Eastern Woodlands and the Great Plains. The new rules stipulate systematic processes that require museums and federal agencies to defer to the traditional knowledge of Native American lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. These regulations came into effect on January 12.

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In response to these sweeping changes, Museum President Sean Decatur penned a letter to his staff explaining the rationale behind the decision to withhold certain information and research from museum visitors. He wrote, "The halls we are closing are artifacts of an era when museums such as ours did not respect the values, perspectives and indeed shared humanity of Indigenous peoples. Actions that may feel sudden to some may seem long overdue to others."

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The implementation of these regulations will result in the closure of 10,000 square feet of exhibition space. This is due to the museum's decision to cease the display of Native American arts and artifacts, out of respect for potential sensitivities. Decatur noted that while some objects may never be displayed again, new exhibits may be introduced to explain the reasoning and process behind these decisions.

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Several key exhibits that have educated numerous visitors about Native American history will be concealed. These include exhibits featuring the Iroquois, Mohegans, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and notable artifacts such as the "birchbark canoe of Menominee origin in the Hall of Eastern Woodlands," as noted by the Times.

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The law mandates that museums must compile an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, as well as a summary of other cultural items. Museums and federal agencies must ensure compliance with these requirements for any Native American human remains or cultural items under their control, regardless of their physical location. They must also designate one or more representatives responsible for fulfilling these requirements.

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In practical terms, this means that museums are required to consult with lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations, evaluate requests for repatriation or claims for disposition of human remains or cultural items, and provide public notice prior to disposition or repatriation.