Kalamazoo Museum Repatriates Sacred Native American Baskets to Tribes
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum plans to return a special set of Native American baskets to the rightful tribes starting April 20, 2026. These sacred items were donated by local philanthropists Donald and Genevieve, whose family has deep roots in Kalamazoo. This repatriation honors Native culture and strengthens community ties without any cost to the public.
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Planned repatriation of sacred baskets
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum intends to return one lot of sacred Native American baskets that it has determined are sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony. The museum identifies a cultural affiliation with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and repatriation may occur on or after April 20, 2026.
Who may request repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in the notice may submit a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. If competing requests are received, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum must determine the most appropriate requestor; joint requests count as a single request.
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