Ball State University to Repatriate 4 Sacred Baskets to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
January 18, 2026
January 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- Ball State University intends to repatriate four sacred baskets to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Arizona. The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the notice in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding items currently held by the university.
The collection includes four specific ceremonial baskets acquired by the institution through various donations and a purchase bet . . .
The collection includes four specific ceremonial baskets acquired by the institution through various donations and a purchase bet . . .