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B.C. reports offer ‘road map’ for repatriation of Indigenous items, remains
- A pair of reports released in British Columbia detail the complex and costly process of repatriating Indigenous items and remains in 2025.
- These reports highlight that B.C. First Nations have primarily relied on small-scale funding and volunteer efforts over many years, as the Canadian government has not provided formal legislation, policies, or stable financial support specifically for repatriation.
- The studies call for a centralized body, an accreditation program for institutions, and substantial federal and provincial funding to facilitate repatriation work.
- Researchers found over 2,500 human remains and 100,000 belongings from B.C. First Nations held in 229 global institutions, and repatriation costs could total $663 million over five years.
- These findings highlight significant movement toward reconciliation but emphasize the need for coordinated resources to support the spiritual, cultural, and healing benefits of repatriation.
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B.C. reports offer 'road map' for repatriation of Indigenous items_ remains
A pair of reports out of British Columbia are detailing the complex, expensive and under resourced process of repatriating Indigenous historical items or remains back to their homes. The studies, developed in partnership between the First Peoples’ Cultural Council and K’yuu Enterprise Corporation, call for changes including the creation of a centralized body to facilitate the work, a repatriation accreditation program for museums and other insti…
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B.C. reports offer ‘road map’ for repatriation of Indigenous items, remains
A pair of reports out of British Columbia are detailing the complex, expensive and under resourced process of repatriating Indigenous historical items or remains back to their homes.
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