South Dakota Set to Repatriate Native Remains to Tribes
Published Date: 9/11/2025
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Summary
The South Dakota State Historical Society Archaeological Research Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finished checking old human remains and found they belong to Native American tribes. This means these remains will be returned to the right tribes, respecting their heritage. No money changes hands, but the tribes involved should get ready for the next steps soon.
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Repatriation of Native American Remains
The South Dakota State Historical Society Archaeological Research Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined certain human remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains will be returned to the affiliated tribes, no money changes hands, and the tribes named should prepare for the next steps soon.
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