State Agency Returns 1929-Gifted Items to Iowa Tribe
Published Date: 3/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources plans to return 235 sacred cultural items, like blankets, jewelry, and tools, to the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa. These items, gifted in 1929, are important for traditional ceremonies and will be repatriated starting April 27, 2026. This respectful move honors Native American heritage and strengthens cultural connections without any cost impact to the public.
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Repatriation of 235 Sacred Items
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources plans to return 235 sacred cultural items — including blankets, jewelry, tools, projectile points, bags, photographs, and regalia — to the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa. These items were gifted to the museum in 1929 and the repatriation may occur on or after April 27, 2026. The determination states the items are sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony needed for present-day traditional religious practice.
Who May Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation by showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they are a lineal descendant or are culturally affiliated. If competing requests are received, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources must determine the most appropriate requestor, and requests for joint repatriation are treated as a single request. Repatriation may occur on or after April 27, 2026.
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