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The repatriation and reburial of human remains is a current issue in archaeology and museum management on the holding of human remains. Between the descendant-source community and anthropologists, there are a variety of opinions on whether or not the remains should be repatriated.
The act provides for repatriation of these items when requested by the appropriate descendant of the tribe. This applies to remains or objects discovered at any time, even before November 16, 1990. [8] Since the legislation passed, the human remains of approximately 32,000 individuals have been returned to their respective tribes.
For refugees, asylum seekers and illegal migrants, repatriation can mean either voluntary return or deportation. ... Repatriation of mortal remains
The remains of at least 271 Native Americans were found in storage on the University of Kansas campus last year. Despite a 1990 federal law, they still haven’t been returned to their Kansas tribes.
At Ohio History Connection, Nekole Alligood is leading the effort to repatriate all Native American remains in the organization's collection.
“It’s a long process, but it’s one that is good and frankly, needs to be done and has been too long coming,” said a member of the Peoria Tribe, which was moved from Illinois in 1818.
respect for mortal remains; respect for the wishes of people who have died, where these can be known or reasonably inferred; respect for the views of local communities, relatives, and/or guardians; respect for the scientific value of human remains; promotion of negotiated agreements on disposition of human remains
The repatriation of human remains is governed by the Human Tissue Act 2004. However, the Act itself does not create guidelines on the process of repatriation, it merely states it is legally possible for museums to do so. [37] This again highlights that successful repatriation claims in the UK are dependent on museum policy and procedure.