The First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act is an act of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta relating to the repatriation of certain sacred ceremonial objects.
History.
Initial repatriation efforts in Alberta arose from a controversial museum exhibition, which was entitled “The Spirit Sings”.
Provision.
The legislation mandates the return of certain sacred ceremonial objects by the Royal Alberta Museum and the Glenbow Museum.
Further developments.
In 2022, certain sacred ceremonial objects were returned to the Siksika Nation after being stored in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery in Exeter, England for 144 years.
In 2017, there were negotiations to expand it to the expand it to include the Plains Cree, Assiniboine and Saulteaux in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Amendments.
The act was amended by the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Amendment Act in 2008.