Mississippi Forests to Return Native Funerary Objects to Tribes
Published Date: 9/12/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Forest Service in Mississippi plans to return certain Native American funerary objects to the right descendants or tribes, following important laws that protect Native heritage. This means families and tribes connected to these items will get them back soon. The process respects cultural traditions and happens without cost to those involved.
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Repatriation of Native Funerary Objects
If you are a lineal descendant, an Indian Tribe, or a Native Hawaiian organization, the Forest Service intends to return unassociated funerary objects removed from Federal or Tribal lands to you under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The disposition will be given with priority to the named descendants or tribes and will follow cultural traditions and be carried out without cost to recipients.
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