#nagpra

#nagpra

The repatriation of Native American ancestors' remains reflects a painful history and ongoing efforts to correct cultural injustices.

Native American burial sites have been violated, leading to ongoing efforts for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

The American Museum of Natural History is actively working on returning human remains and tribal objects to Native American tribes as required by new federal regulations.

The American Museum of Natural History plans to wall off exhibit halls housing Native American relics due to new federal regulations under the NAGPRA.

The museum must ship artifacts back to tribes and obtain consent for display, prompting the closure of the exhibit halls.