Michigan University Prepares to Repatriate Sacred Funerary Items
Published Date: 5/8/2025
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Summary
The University of Michigan has finished checking its collection of ancestral remains and funeral items and found they belong to certain Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian groups. This means these items will be returned to the right communities, following important laws that protect Native heritage. If you’re part of these groups, keep an eye out for updates on when and how the items will be sent back.
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Repatriation of Ancestral Remains
If you are a member of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified, the University of Michigan completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined certain ancestral remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with your group. Those remains and objects will be returned to the affiliated tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, and members should watch for updates on when and how the items will be sent back.
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