St. Louis Society to Return Native Funeral Objects
Published Date: 6/4/2025
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Summary
The Missouri Historical Society has finished checking its collection and found that some human remains and funeral items belong to Native American tribes or 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 tribes or groups, keep an eye out for how and when the items will be sent back.
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Repatriation of Native Remains Under NAGPRA
If you are a member of the affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, the Missouri Historical Society has determined that certain human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with your community. Those remains and funerary objects will be returned to the affiliated tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
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