February 26, 2025
Museums, universities, and federal agencies returned over 10,300 Native American ancestors in 2024 under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, marking the third-highest repatriation year. Efforts, led by the U.S. Department of the Interior, continue with new regulations and state support. Despite progress, around 90,000 ancestors remain to be repatriated. Institutions like the Arizona State Museum are seeking additional funding to advance this vital work.
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