Glen Canyon Park Finishes Cataloging Native Burial Items for Return
Published Date: 4/4/2025
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Summary
The National Park Service at Glen Canyon has finished checking its collection of Native American human remains and related items. They’ve confirmed these remains belong to specific Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means the items will be returned to the right communities soon, following important laws that protect Native heritage.
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Repatriation of Native Remains
The National Park Service at Glen Canyon completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined that certain human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with specific Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Those remains and objects will be returned to the affiliated tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations following NAGPRA procedures.
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