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Appeals court hears arguments in Kennewick Man case
Thursday, September 11, 2003

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the Kennewick Man case on Wednesday.

A group of scientists wants to study the 9,000-year-old remains. They won a decision in a lower court and say the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act doesn't apply to bones that old.

Four tribes -- the Umatilla, Colville, Yakama and Nez Perce -- and the federal government are appealing the lower court's decision. The tribes say Kennewick Man is an ancestor while the government is arguing that he is Native American, just not related to anyone at this point.

Get the Story:
Court Considers Kennewick Man Appeal (Oregon Public Broadcasting 9/11)
Arguments Begin in Kennewick Man Appeal (Oregon Public Broadcasting 9/11)
Judges probe bones' affiliation (The Oregonian 9/11)
Definition of 'Native American' at stake in ancient skeleton case (AP 9/11)
Prehistoric puzzle (The Oregonian 9/10)

Relevant Links:
Kennewick Man, Department of Interior - http://www.cr.nps.gov/aad/kennewick
Friends of America's Past - http://www.friendsofpast.org
Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center, The Tri-City (Washington) Herald - http://www.kennewick-man.com

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