In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains from the Flandreau Indian School, South Dakota. These remains, consisting of hair clippings from two Chippewa individuals, have been determined to be culturally affiliated with the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Wisconsin. The museum has invited requests for repatriation, which can be submitted starting April 17, 2025, by either the identified tribe or other tribes and lineal descendants with sufficient evidence of cultural affiliation. If there are multiple requests, the museum will determine the most appropriate recipient for repatriation.
Simple Explanation
The Peabody Museum at Harvard has found some hair from Native American people and wants to give it back to the right tribe, like when you return something to its owner. They are making sure to check that it's really their hair before they do.