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Tribes, federal authorities seek return of artifacts


The federal government is offering 90-day amnesty for the return of tribal artifacts in four states.

Tribes in Arizona, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico teamed with federal prosecutors to announce the program yesterday. Tribes said some of the missing items are needed for religious ceremonies.

More information on the Four Corner Amnesty Initiative can be found at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/az/fouramn.html.

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Indian artifacts amnesty offered (The Salt Lake Tribune 5/21)
Amnesty offered for artifacts return (The Arizona Republic 5/21)
Tribal leaders want stolen artifacts returned (The East Valley Tribune 5/21)
Feds offer 90-day amnesty deal to pothunters who filch artifacts (AP 5/21)