Notice of Intended Repatriation: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
Michigan State University plans to return a special textile fragment linked to Native American tribes. This item, found in a Michigan mound long ago, will be repatriated starting February 18, 2025. No money changes hands, but this is a respectful step to honor Native American heritage.
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Textile fragment to be returned
Michigan State University intends to repatriate one preserved textile fragment (catalog number 2002.29.27) removed from the Sumnerville Mound (20CS6) in Pokagon Township, Cass County, Michigan. The object has been identified by a preponderance of the evidence as culturally affiliated with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and the university intends to return it.
Repatriation timing set
The repatriation may occur on or after February 18, 2025. That date is the earliest the university may transfer the cultural item described in this notice.
Who may request repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation; competing requests must be resolved by Michigan State University to determine the most appropriate requestor. Requests and inquiries may be sent to Judith Stoddart, Michigan State University, 287 Delta Court, East Lansing, MI 48824, telephone (517) 432-2524, email [email protected].
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