WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology is moving to return a collection of Native American artifacts to three tribal nations. The items are classified as unassociated funerary objects and have been deemed culturally affiliated with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. This action aligns with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The artifacts, t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology and the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture have completed a review of human remains and artifacts. This process, conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, involves materials found in Carter County, Tennessee. The review has established a cultural link between the discovered items and five Native Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology and the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture are preparing to return cultural artifacts to the Cherokee and Muscogee Nations. This action is being taken under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Two collections of funerary items have been requested for return. One collection is comprised of shell pieces  more