Tennessee Uni and Kansas Society Ready to Repatriate Native Artifacts and Remains
Published Date: 3/18/2025
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Summary
The University of Tennessee and Kansas State Historical Society have finished checking their collections and found that some human remains and artifacts belong to Native American tribes. This means they’re ready to return these items to the right tribes, following important laws that protect Native heritage. No money changes hands, but this is a big step for respecting Native cultures and history.
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Repatriation Ready: Museums Return Remains
The University of Tennessee and the Kansas State Historical Society finished inventories and determined some human remains and funerary objects are culturally affiliated with Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. They are prepared to return those items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). No money changes hands as part of this transfer.
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