Massachusetts Institute Updates Native Artifact Tribal Connections
Published Date: 8/14/2025
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Summary
The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology updated its list of Native American tribes connected to certain artifacts and remains. This change affects the tribes recognized and helps make sure items are returned to the right groups. No money or deadlines are involved, just a clearer, fairer inventory update.
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Museum Updates Tribal Affiliations
The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology amended its inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), changing the list of Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliation for certain artifacts and human remains. This amendment updates the notice that was published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2024, to clarify which tribes are connected to those items; no money or deadlines are involved.
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