Archaeology Institute Updates Native American Inventory List
Published Date: 12/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology in Andover, MA, has finished checking its collection and found human remains and artifacts linked to Native American tribes. Starting January 15, 2026, these items can be returned to the tribes that they belong to. This is a respectful step to honor Native American heritage with no costs or risks involved.
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Repatriation Authorized to Caddo Nation
If you are a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology has determined that two Native American individuals and 25 associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Caddo Nation and may be returned to the tribe. The items are eligible for repatriation on or after January 15, 2026.
Who May Request Repatriation and Process
You can request repatriation if you are one of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in the notice, or if you are a lineal descendant or tribe that shows by a preponderance of the evidence cultural affiliation. The Robert S. Peabody Institute must decide among competing requests and may complete repatriation on or after January 15, 2026.
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