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The repatriation of our Ancestral Remains is a process that requires mindfulness and compassion. We want you to be aware and prepared for information that may be confronting and distressing. There will be images and stories that reference our ancestors who have passed away under violent circumstances, and some of the language used may be offensive in the context of historical writings. You will also find many stories that are affirming and uplifting.

Public Statement on Repatriation of Naga Ancestral Remains

First released on May 19, 2023 in English concerning the Naga Ancestral Human Remains, which are in the current care of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford University.

Translations

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Angami (Tenyidie)
Ao (Chungli)
Chakhesang (Chokri)
Chakhesang (Khezha)
Chang
English
Inpui
Khiamnuingan
Konyak
Liangmai
Lotha
Mao (Maola)
Monsang Naga
Phom
Pochury
Poumai (Poula)
Rengma
Rengma (Nthenyi)
Rongmei
Sangtam
Sümi
Tangkhul
Tikhir
Yimkhiung
Zeliang (Zeme)
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A Naga Repatriation

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Visual Stories

Released on February 17, 2023

A Path Home
A graphic novel on Naga Repatriation

By Arkotong Longkumer
Illustrated by Meren Imchen

Remembering those who have gone before us- understanding their stories, and the events that have come our way, is not a task for one person, but for the many. Knowing that I can share this with you gives me the strength to face what’s coming.

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The purpose of this website is to create widespread awareness about the process of repatriation and the profound impact of colonization on Naga people. Please be warned that some of the information shared here may be distressing as they reference a problematic part of history when our ancestors were referred to as ‘savages’ and ‘inferior.’ There will also be stories of our ancestors who have passed away and their remains which were taken, researched on and displayed without consent by colonizers. We request that you take the information shared here with the gravity it deserves, and we believe that you will honour our guidelines of responsible use. 

  • Please treat the information with care and sensitivity.
  • Share and reflect on the stories to assist healing and reconciliation.
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  • Respect the knowledge shared by community members and their wishes on how it should be shared.
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Welcome to RRaD

This website has been developed to share information about the process of finding and returning the remains of our ancestors taken by museums and collecting institutions all over the globe. The process of repatriation requires mindfulness and compassion and we want you to be aware and prepared for information that may be confronting and distressing. There will be images and stories of our ancestors whose remains were removed from their homelands in a historical context that is fraught with violence and injustice. As facilitators, we hope that the stories we share here will be meaningful and will help in restoring dignity and humanity to our ancestors, our people and the land.

May our ancestors guide us and bless this time and space.

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