Wenatchee BLM Sets Stage for Native Heritage Item Returns
Published Date: 8/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management in Wenatchee, WA, plans to return Native American human remains and funerary items to their rightful descendants or tribes. This action follows important laws protecting Native heritage and ensures respectful handling of these sacred objects. If you’re connected to these communities, keep an eye out for updates on when and how these items will be returned.
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Repatriation of Native Remains
If you are a lineal descendant, an Indian Tribe, or a Native Hawaiian organization connected to human remains or funerary items held by the BLM Wenatchee Field Office in Wenatchee, Washington, the Bureau of Land Management intends to return those remains and associated funerary objects. This action will be carried out under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) with priority disposition to the named descendants, tribe, or organization.
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