That’s correct. In a significant act of repatriation, the German museums have returned the ancestral remains of various indigenous Australian communities, which have been part of collections for over 100 years. This move is seen as an important step towards redressing historical injustices perpetrated during colonial periods and supporting the rights of First Nations communities over their cultural heritage. The ceremony for returning these remains was characterized by mutual respect and mourning, acknowledging the gravity of past misdeeds and affirming a shared commitment towards reconciliation and cultural restitution. The repatriated remains will be cared for by the Australian communities until their eventual reburial.
Australian ancestral remains returned by German museums after more than 100 years
