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Back to EpisodesBrentwood Library Unearths Native Town, Sparks Repatriation Fight
Published 1 week, 4 days ago
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In 1997, a Mississippian town from 1000 AD was discovered in Brentwood, Tennessee, leading to the reburial of 58 out of 78 graves. Despite protests, the city moved forward, with remains now under Chickasaw Nation oversight. Federal laws like NAGPRA are expediting repatriation, but Tennessee has lost over 11,000 Native remains, with thousands still unreturned. Activists continue to fight for the honor of these ancestors.
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