Cultural preservation
Jan 30, 2025Florida tribes push back against developer’s handling of ancient artifacts
January 30, 2025
Native American tribes in Florida are opposing a development company’s plan to relocate thousands of ancient artifacts uncovered at a Miami construction site. The Miccosukee Tribe and the American Indian Movement of Florida say Related Group broke an agreement to consult with tribes before offering the relics to universities. Tribal leaders are calling for the artifacts—believed to be up to 7,000 years old—to be reburied rather than displayed.
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