Tennessee University Prepares to Repatriate Native Human Remains
Published Date: 3/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The University of Tennessee’s Anthropology Department finished checking their collection of Native American human remains. They found a clear connection between these remains and certain Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means they’re ready to return the remains to the right communities, following important laws that protect Native heritage.
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Repatriation of Native American Remains
The University of Tennessee’s Department of Anthropology completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined there is a cultural affiliation with one or more Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations named in this notice. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the university is ready to return those remains to the affiliated communities.
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