Columbia U Finishes Check on Native Human Remains Collection
Published Date: 7/28/2025
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Summary
Columbia University's Anthropology Department has finished checking their collection of human remains and found they belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means they’re ready to return these remains 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 how and when the returns will happen!
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Columbia Finished Inventory; Repatriation Planned
Columbia University's Department of Anthropology completed an inventory of human remains and determined the remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The university is preparing to return those remains to the affiliated tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and members of those communities should watch for updates on how and when returns will occur.
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