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Fight at the Museum

Today, Explained

Restitution Efforts for Native American Artifacts in American Museums

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American museums hold stolen Native American objects and ancestral remains, which are now being addressed through the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Recent changes require museums to issue apologies, obtain consent to display cultural items, and reassess collections for repatriation. Federal regulations now mandate informed consent from tribes for scientific research on artifacts, marking a significant shift in museum practices influenced by years of advocacy by Native American tribes.

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