Tennessee and Kansas Universities Inventory Tribal Artifacts for Return
Published Date: 7/28/2025
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Summary
The University of Tennessee and the University of Kansas have finished checking their collections and found that some human remains and artifacts belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means these items will be officially returned to the right communities. No money changes hands, but this is a big step in respecting and honoring Native cultures.
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Repatriation of Native Remains and Objects
The University of Tennessee and the University of Kansas completed inventories and determined that certain human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. Those remains and objects will be officially returned to the affiliated tribes and organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). No money changes hands as part of this return.
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