Michigan Museum Returns Iroquois Basket and Moccasins to Tribes
Published Date: 4/16/2026
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Summary
The Dearborn Historical Museum in Michigan plans to return two sacred Native American items—a basket sifter and a pair of moccasins—to their rightful tribes starting May 18, 2026. These items are linked to the Iroquois and Haudenosaunee peoples, and the museum is making sure they go back where they belong. No costs or hazards are involved, just a respectful handoff of cultural treasures.
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Museum to Return Two Sacred Items
The Dearborn Historical Museum plans to return two sacred Native American items—a basket sifter and a pair of moccasins—to affiliated groups beginning on or after May 18, 2026. The items are culturally affiliated with the Seneca Nation and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois); written repatriation requests may be sent to Karely Byrd-Nowsch at 915 S Brady Street, Dearborn, MI 48124 or by email at [email protected]. The museum reports no known hazardous substances on the objects.
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