Washington Refuge Plans Return of Native Ancestral Remains
Published Date: 4/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Fish and Wildlife Service at Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex plans to return human remains found on federal or tribal lands to the rightful Native American descendants or tribes. This respectful action follows important laws protecting Native heritage and ensures these remains are handled with care and honor. The process is happening soon and focuses on giving back what belongs to Native communities.
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Return of Native American Remains
If you are a lineal descendant, an Indian Tribe, or a Native Hawaiian organization, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to return human remains that were removed from Federal or Tribal lands. The action is being carried out under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and gives priority for disposition to the named descendants or tribes in this notice.
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