Pacific Grove Museum Returns Sacred Items to Native Groups
Published Date: 1/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History plans to return 12 sacred Native American cultural items to the tribes and Native Hawaiian groups they belong to. This repatriation will start on or after February 6, 2026, helping honor and respect Native traditions. No money changes hands, but this is a big step in preserving cultural heritage and supporting Native communities.
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Return of 12 Sacred Cultural Items
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History intends to return 12 sacred Native American cultural items to affiliated tribal groups. The items include a buffalo horn powder horn, a buckskin dress, three pairs of moccasins, a beaded bag, a dance club, and other ceremonial objects with a connection to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. The repatriation may occur on or after February 6, 2026, and no money changes hands for this return.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in the notice may submit a written request for repatriation by showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Requests must be sent to Rachel M. Miller at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History (165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950) or the listed email, and the museum must resolve competing requests before repatriation.
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