The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM) completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying the remains of 31 Native American individuals and 18 associated funerary objects from the Pipe Site Complex in Wisconsin. The remains and objects have been culturally affiliated with several tribes, including the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and others. Repatriation may start on or after May 19, 2025, with eligible Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations able to request the return of these remains and objects. If multiple requests are made, UWM will determine the most appropriate requestor following NAGPRA guidelines.
Simple Explanation
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee found some ancient Native American bones and things buried with them a long time ago. They figured out which tribes the bones belong to and are planning to give them back to those tribes soon.