Tonto Forest Plans to Return Sacred Remains to Tribes Respectfully
Published Date: 3/17/2025
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Summary
The Tonto National Forest is planning to return Native American human remains and related items to their rightful families or tribes, following important laws that protect these sacred objects. This affects Native communities connected to these items and will happen soon to honor their heritage respectfully. No money changes hands, but the timing is key to making sure everything is done properly and respectfully.
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Return of Native American Remains
The Tonto National Forest intends to return Native American human remains, associated funerary objects, and unassociated funerary objects removed from Federal or Tribal lands under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items will be given to lineal descendants, the Indian Tribe, or a Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition. No money changes hands in this disposition.
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