The New York State Museum has updated a previous notice about repatriating a cultural item, a pottery pipe, which originally involved different Native American tribes. This new notice now includes the Oneida Indian Nation as one of the culturally affiliated tribes. The repatriation of the item can happen on or after January 6, 2025. If there are multiple requests for repatriation, the California State University, Sacramento, will decide the most fitting claimant, and the museum is responsible for notifying the identified tribes.
Simple Explanation
The New York State Museum has updated a notice about giving back a special pipe, adding the Oneida Indian Nation as one of the original owners. This means they plan to give it back after January 6, 2025, but there seems to be a mix-up about who decides if more than one group asks for it.