How can a non-federally recognized tribe participate in the repatriation process at the National Museum of Natural History?
Repatriation requests from Native Americans that are not federally recognized are not considered by the National Museum of Natural History Repatriation Office. Non-federally recognized tribes have worked with federally recognized tribes to participate in the repatriation process at the National Museum of Natural History. If the non-federally recognized tribe wants to formally participate in repatriation consultations or repatriations at the National Museum of Natural History, the museum requires a letter of support from the federally recognized tribe.
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