Recognizes certain tribal, Native Hawaiian and individual fights in regard to burial sites located on federal and tribal lands. This federal Act is based upon the unique relationship between Native Americans and the federal government. Tribes engaged in repatriation initiatives must strictly adhere to and operate within the confines of that law. Tribe submits formal response and acknowledgment of notice. Summary of inventory collection is requested.
Tribe receives summary.
Correspondence between agency and tribe is initiated. Tribe and agency arrange for meeting. Consultation of the collection begins. Collection is viewed. Upon completion of the former evaluation, the Repatriation Committee meets to approve or reject repatriation.