Shawnee Forest to Return Native American Remains to Rightful Descendants Soon
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Shawnee National Forest is planning to return human remains found on federal or tribal lands to the rightful Native American descendants or tribes. This important action follows a law that respects Native heritage and ensures these remains are handled with care. If you’re connected to these communities, keep an eye out for updates on how and when this will happen.
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Return of Native Remains from Shawnee
The Shawnee National Forest (Harrisburg, IL) intends to return human remains that were removed from Federal or Tribal lands to the prioritized lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization named in this notice. This action is being carried out under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
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