Advocates call for Indigenous artifacts to be returned to Canada from Switzerland (opens original article in a new tab)

Indigenous leaders are seeking to repatriate thousands of artifacts from a Swiss museum, including sacred items and historical objects linked to First Nations and Lakota communities, with a goal to raise $20 million to authenticate and return them before potential private sales.

• Indigenous leaders and advocates seek repatriation of thousands of artifacts from a Swiss museum
• Items include sacred pipes, regalia, and firearms linked to First Nations and Lakota communities
• Group aims to raise $20 million to authenticate and return artifacts to Indigenous communities
• Private collector's collection includes 10,000 items with 70% being Indigenous artifacts
• Collector plans to close museum and may sell items if repatriation isn't achieved soon