The exact origins of the majority of the remains, which had been housed at the Smithsonian Institution, are yet to be determined. Via NITV
Narungga representatives say it is a bittersweet occasion as the remains of one of their ancestors is returned to Country from the United States.
In the 1940s an illegal worldwide market traded First Nations peoples' remains, many of which were taken from Australia.He said his organisation is currently in the process of developing a policy in conjunction with the South Australian Museum stipulating the procedures that are to be followed for the re-burial of such remains.
NITV Queensland Correspondent Douglas Smith talks about his recent journey to a remote Queensland community where the repatriation of stolen cultural artefacts played a significant part in revitalising a culture. The remains of the further 24 individuals will be returned under the stewardship of the Australian government, which will hold them until their traditional custodians are determined.
Mr Burke said to date, more than 125 Aboriginal ancestors had been returned to Australia from the USA.
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