The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has announced the completion of an inventory of human remains and has identified a cultural connection between the remains and two Native American tribes: the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The remains were found near LeCompte Catholic Church Cemetery in Corson County, South Dakota, and currently reside with the South Dakota State Historical Society Archaeological Research Center. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the remains may be returned to these tribes on or after May 12, 2025. If multiple groups request the remains, the Omaha District will decide who has the strongest claim.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers found old human bones in South Dakota that belong to two Native American tribes. They plan to return these bones to the tribes, but if more than one group wants them back, they will decide who gets them.