Harvard University's Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and its Warren Anatomical Museum collection are preparing to repatriate Native American human remains. This action fulfills requirements under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), a 1990 federal law.

The museums have completed an inventory of the remains and established their cultural affiliation with specific Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation process can commence on or after August 7, 2026.

Interested parties can submit written requests for repatriation to Jane Pickering, Director of the Peabody Museum, at the provided address or email. This move by a major academic institution signals ongoing compliance with cultural heritage laws, impacting how historical collections are managed and potentially influencing other institutions facing similar obligations.