Bruce Museum completes Native human remains inventory
Published Date: 8/13/2026
Notice
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bruce Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
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Native Hawaiian Remains Identified for Repatriation
If you are a member of the Hui Iwi Kuamo`o, a Native Hawaiian organization, or a lineal descendant, the Bruce Museum has identified human remains of at least one individual as Native Hawaiian and reasonably affiliated with the Hui Iwi Kuamo`o. Those human remains may be repatriated on or after September 14, 2026.
Who Can Request Repatriation and How
You may request repatriation by sending a written request to the Bruce Museum (Kirsten J. Reinhardt, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830 or the provided email) if you are one of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations named in this notice. Any other lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may also request repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated; competing requests will be resolved by the Bruce Museum, and joint requests are treated as a single request.
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