![The University of Illinois Spurlock Museum now has a policy of only displaying Indigenous artwork purchased or loaned from known creators. Navajo artist Elmay Dawes created this pot (center) in 1995.](/images/uploads/_small/SpurlockMuseum01-1536x864.jpg)
Efforts to rebury Native American ancestors in Illinois
Native Americans whose ancestors’ remains ended up held for study in sterile, nondescript boxes hope a new Illinois law will speed their recovery for proper reburial.
Native Americans whose ancestors’ remains ended up held for study in sterile, nondescript boxes hope a new Illinois law will speed their recovery for proper reburial.
We discussed Illinois State Museum's decision to return sacred cultural items to Kenya, and repatriations by many museums.