University Museum Opens Doors for Native Cultural Item Claims
Published Date: 7/29/2025
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Summary
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has finished checking its collection and found that some funerary objects belong to Native American tribes. This means these items might be returned to the right tribes soon. If you’re part of a tribe connected to these objects, keep an eye out for updates and possible repatriation plans.
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Potential Repatriation of Funerary Objects
If you are a member of a Native American tribe or Native Hawaiian organization affiliated with items at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, the museum completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined some associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with tribes or organizations. Those objects may be returned to the affiliated tribes or organizations; affiliated tribes should watch for updates and possible repatriation plans from the museum.
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