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QUICK Why was the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 established?

Answer 1

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The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act was passed by Congress in 1990. It requires institutions that receive federal funding to inventory their collections, consult with federally recognized Native American tribes, and repatriate human remains or cultural items that meet certain criteria.

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Answer 2

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The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act is a Federal law enacted in 1990 to resolve and restore the rights of Native American lineal descendants and tribes to human remains and cultural items.