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"Challenges Faced by Museums in Displaying Native American Artifacts"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

The American Museum of Natural History closed its Native American exhibits to comply with updated federal regulations, prompting disappointment from visitors who were not given prior notice. A tribal leader suggested that the museum could have avoided the sudden shutdown by working with tribes earlier. The closures are a result of the revamped Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, requiring the return of human remains and cultural items to recognized tribes. The museum plans to consult with tribes before displaying the artifacts again, emphasizing the importance of providing proper context and acknowledging the vibrancy of indigenous communities.

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Museums Across the US Close Native American Exhibits in Response to New Regulations

Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News

New York's American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects, citing their severe outdatedness and cultural sensitivity. This move reflects a growing urgency among museums to change their relationships with tribes and how they exhibit Indigenous cultures, in compliance with revamped federal regulations. Other institutions, such as the Field Museum in Chicago and Harvard University's Peabody Museum, have also taken similar steps to cover or remove Native American exhibits. The revised regulations require museums to obtain consent from tribes for exhibiting and conducting research on Indigenous artifacts, including human remains and cultural objects, with a focus on repatriation.

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