The American Museum of Natural History is progressing in returning human remains and tribal funerary objects to Native American tribes, with 8 completed repatriations and ongoing consultations.
The museum faced criticism for how it acquired human remains, including purchasing them from individuals like James Terry and Felix von Luschan, and for not obtaining consent from tribes before displaying cultural items.
The Biden administration is addressing loopholes in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act to ensure museums comply with regulations and expedite the repatriation process as demanded by tribal representatives.
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