The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains, determining a cultural connection between the remains and certain Native American tribes, specifically the Pueblo of Zia in New Mexico. The remains, consisting of hair clippings from individuals aged 12 to 15, were collected at the U.S. Indian Vocational School in New Mexico between 1930 and 1933. Repatriation of these remains, which aligns with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), can begin as early as February 18, 2025. Interested parties, such as lineal descendants or tribes, are invited to submit requests for repatriation.
Simple Explanation
The Harvard Peabody Museum found some old hair clippings from Native American kids in New Mexico and wants to give them back to the Pueblo of Zia tribe, starting February 18, 2025, just in case they belong to them.