NY Museum Repatriates 324 Sacred Items to Native Tribes
Published Date: 11/17/2025
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Summary
The New York State Museum plans to return 324 Native American cultural items linked to burial ceremonies to the rightful tribes. This repatriation can start on or after December 17, 2025, helping honor Native traditions and respect their heritage. If you want more info or to request repatriation, contact the museum soon!
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324 Burial Items Identified for Return
The New York State Museum intends to repatriate 324 unassociated funerary objects linked to burial ceremonies that have a cultural affiliation with the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. Repatriation of these items may occur on or after December 17, 2025.
Who Can Request Repatriation and How
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization (including those not named in this notice) may submit a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Send requests to Lisa Anderson, New York State Museum, 3049 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230 or email [email protected]; repatriation may occur on or after December 17, 2025. If competing requests are received, the museum will determine the most appropriate requestor and joint requests are treated as a single request.
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