Remains Unknown: Repatriating Culturally Unaffiliated Human Remains

Abstract

NAGPRA has prompted significant conversations on physical and intellectual property rights, identity politics, human rights, and professional ethics. This month's commentaries examine a range of repatriation issues, from the challenge of interpreting genetic and cultural affiliation, to tribal heritage programs and museums' consultation process, to assessing NAGPRA compliance. Contributors also provide international perspectives on repatriation issues and address broader contemporary debates on rights and ownership.