Oklahoma Museum Identifies Native Remains for Tribal Repatriation Process
Published Date: 6/27/2025
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Summary
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has finished checking its collection and found that some human remains and funeral items belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means these items are ready to be returned to the right communities. If you’re part of these tribes, keep an eye out for updates on when and how the museum will make these important returns.
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Museum to Repatriate Native Remains
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found certain human remains and associated funerary objects that are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. Those remains and items are ready to be returned to the affiliated communities, and members of those tribes or organizations should watch for the museum's notices about when and how repatriation will occur.
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