New federal regulations have forced the American Museum of Natural History to close exhibits that contain Native American artifacts. Sean M. Decatur sent a memo to the staff stating that new regulations include “expanded consultation and consent requirements for the exhibition and research of…
According to new federal regulations, the American Museum of Natural History in New York is closing its exhibits featuring Native American artifacts. Sean M. Decatur, the museum’s president, informed staff members in a letter that novel rules had been added, including “expanded requirements for consultation and consent for the exhibition of and research.” According to new federal regulations, the American Museum of Natural History in New York is closing its exhibits featuring Native American artifacts. Sean M. Decatur, the museum’s president, informed staff members in a letter that fresh rules had been added, including “expanded requirements for consultation and consent for the exhibition of and research.”
New federal regulations have forced the American Museum of Natural History to close exhibits that contain Native American artifacts. Sean M. Decatur sent a memo to the staff stating that new regulations include “expanded consultation and consent requirements for the exhibition and research of…