More Peabody Museum Native Remains Slated for Repatriation
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Notice
Summary
Harvard’s Peabody Museum finished checking its collection and found that some human remains belong to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian groups. This means these remains will be returned to the right communities, following important laws that protect Native heritage. If you’re part of these tribes or groups, keep an eye out for updates on how and when the returns will happen—no money changes hands, just respect and care.
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Museum completed NAGPRA inventory
The Peabody Museum at Harvard completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined that some human remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice says those human remains were collected at the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, CA.
Repatriation to affiliated tribes and groups
The notice states the identified human remains are affiliated with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations and will be handled under NAGPRA, with notifications and arrangements for return to the affiliated communities. The process involves transfer and care of the remains rather than payment; affected tribes and organizations should watch for updates on timing and arrangements.
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