Return the ancestors

10th annual repatriation conference highlights protection of Native heritage

The Association on American Indian Affairs will host the 10th Annual Repatriation Conference from Nov. 14-16 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conference focuses on the protection and return of Native ancestors, cultural items, and sacred lands. This year's theme, “Past, Present, and Future,” will explore collaborative solutions to repatriation challenges. Tribes, museums, and federal agencies will gather to strengthen relationships and advance Indigenous rights.