In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the Kikuchi Center at Kaua`i Community College has completed an inventory of human remains and a bone fish hook associated with them. They determined a cultural link between these remains and Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation to the rightful tribes or organizations may begin as early as January 6, 2025, with requests needing to be sent to Jason Ford at the Kikuchi Center. If there are competing claims, the Kikuchi Center will decide the most appropriate recipient prior to repatriation.
Simple Explanation
The Kikuchi Center at Kaua`i Community College has found old bones and a fish hook that they believe belong to Native Hawaiian people, and they're getting ready to give them back to the right groups by January 2025. If different groups want the items, the Kikuchi Center will decide who should get them.