Indigenous advocates seeking millions to have thousands of artifacts returned to North America from private collector

A group of Indigenous advocates is launching a campaign to repatriate thousands of cultural artifacts currently held by a private collector overseas. The advocates are seeking millions of dollars in funding to secure the collection and return these items to North America. The initiative highlights the significant financial and logistical challenges involved in recovering cultural heritage, with organizers calling on the public for support to ensure these historical pieces are returned to their rightful communities.