Museum Identifies Ancestral Remains for Tribal Return
Published Date: 7/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Autry Museum of the American West 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 groups, keep an eye out for how and when the museum will make these returns happen.
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Repatriation of Native Remains and Items
The Autry Museum of the American West completed a NAGPRA inventory and determined that certain human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Those remains and items will be returned to the affiliated tribes or Native Hawaiian groups under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). If you are a member of an affiliated tribe or organization, watch for notices about how and when the museum will make the returns.
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