Oregon Society Unearths Alpine Club's Ancient Island Heist?
Published Date: 7/10/2025
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Summary
The Oregon Historical Society has finished checking its collection and found that some human remains belong to Native American tribes connected to Memaloose Island, Oregon. These remains were probably taken long ago by the Oregon Alpine Club. Now, the Society is ready to return them to the right tribes, following important laws that protect Native American heritage.
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Repatriation of Native American Remains
The Oregon Historical Society completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined that certain human remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains were likely removed from Memaloose Island in Wasco County, Oregon by the Oregon Alpine Club, and the Society is ready to return them to the affiliated tribes under NAGPRA.
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