The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service issued a notice about their completed inventory of human remains and funerary objects found at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Washington. These remains and objects are affiliated with Native American tribes, specifically the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Repatriation of these remains and objects to the tribes or any proven descendants can begin on or after May 19, 2025. The public can contact Eric Anderson at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge for more information or requests for repatriation.
Simple Explanation
The government found some human bones and old objects in Washington that belonged to Native American tribes. They decided to give these things back to the tribes starting May 19, 2025, and people can ask questions or help with this by talking to a person named Eric at the wildlife refuge.