54.02.030 Sanctity of Ancestors Who Are Buried Throughout the Aboriginal Chippewa, Ojibwe, or Mixed-Race Indian Lands

The joint policies of the Tribe are as follows:

(a) The graves of our ancestors are sacred and we desire that they not be disturbed.

(b) In the event the remains of Chippewa, Ojibwe, or mixed-race Indians ancestors are excavated, such remains shall be reburied together with all associated grave artifacts, as soon as shall be reasonable.

(c) The remains of Chippewa, Ojibwe, or mixed-race Indians ancestors should not be subjected to scientific analysis.

(d) The remains of Chippewa, Ojibwe, or mixed-race Indians ancestors and associated grave artifacts which have been disinterred and are now in possession of museums, universities, federal agencies or other institutions and persons, should be returned to the proper tribes for reburial.

(e) Such remains should be buried at the original site where possible.

(f) All persons or institutions who seek to conduct study or research on the people or institutions of the Chippewa, Ojibwe, or mixed race Indians , including but not limited to Tribal members, Tribal organizations, Tribal government and Tribal lands and natural resources shall be required to obtain approval from the Tribe as required by the Tribal Nations Research Group Act of 2014 prior to conducting such research on Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Trust lands trust lands.