Illinois Museum Ready to Repatriate Native American Remains
Published Date: 3/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Illinois State Museum has finished checking its collection and found that some human remains and funeral items belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means these items will be officially returned to the right communities. If you’re part of these groups, now’s the time to pay attention and get ready for the handover process.
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Repatriation of Native Remains and Items
The Illinois State Museum completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined that certain human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Those remains and funerary items will be officially returned to the affiliated tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and members of those groups should prepare for the handover process.
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