Oklahoma Museum Catalogs Tribal Ancestral Items
Published Date: 6/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has finished checking its collection and found that some human remains and funeral items belong to Native American tribes. This means these items will be returned to the right tribes, following important laws that protect Native heritage. Tribes affected should pay attention to this update for any next steps or timelines.
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Repatriation of Native Remains
If you are a member of an affected Native American tribe, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory and found that certain human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with tribes. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), those items will be returned to the affiliated tribes. Affected tribes should watch for the museum’s notices about next steps and timelines.
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