For centuries, archeologists and amateur collectors looted Native American graves in Massachusetts and across the country, taking the remains of people — and the objects that were buried with them.
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Peters said native burial sites often had an ocean view, the same places where people wanted to build houses. “It takes a lot out of you. You need to be well prepared for it. And you need to take care of yourself, before and after," Washington said."And, at the same time, it's gratifying, to make sure your ancestors are now safe.”
The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield has possession of small bone fragments — the remains of at least two native people, according to Jason Vivori, collections experience manager at the museum. They were donated to the museum probably more than 100 years ago, and are secured in boxes away from the public and staff.“The notes with them, and these are just little tiny pieces of paper, just list where they were located from Springfield," Vivori said.
“To make sure they're the ones who are really determining what is or isn’t theirs," Vivori said."At one point in time, there was much more of a focus that the museum was the final decision on that sort of thing. That’s not so now and certainly not our viewpoint.”'Who Are You To Tell Us Whether We Were Here Or Not?'
“Before they were just subjects and there was no connection to them at all or any respect for them," Peters said."And that's changed.” Cohen said the seven were dug up from two locations in Turners Falls in the early 1900s by amateur archeologists. Bettina Washington of the Aquinnah Wampanoag said a regional approach is a good move toward resolution. She said her tribe, although based on Martha’s Vineyard, is culturally affiliated to the entire New England area, including western Massachusetts.
The Worcester Historical Museum confirmed it has the remains of one person from Worcester County. After NEPM contacted the museum, it said staff are now"actively working" to take the next steps in the repatriation process.
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