American Museum Plans Repatriation of Native Cultural Items to Tribes
Published Date: 5/14/2025
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Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is planning to return certain Native American and Native Hawaiian cultural items to their rightful tribes and organizations. This move follows a law that protects Native graves and cultural heritage. The repatriation will happen soon, respecting the history and traditions of the affected communities without any cost to them.
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Museum Returns Native Cultural Items
The American Museum of Natural History plans to return certain unassociated funerary objects to Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The repatriation is intended to happen soon and the items will be returned to the affiliated tribes or organizations at no cost to them. This action directly restores cultural items and respects the history and traditions of the affected communities.
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