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Should museums display ancient remains of Native Americans?

The thought and feeling of Native Americans ancient remains on display in a museum for people to see actually doesn't sit right with me. The disrespect it gives towards Native American back then who are no longer here and to Native Americans alive now, especially the Native American who's body is the one on display in a museum for people to see. I don't think museums should have ancient Native Americans' remains on display in a museum. That is just generally sensitive and disturbing to even think about. Imagine how much worse it'll feel, if you're the one up front and in person looking at your once fellow Native American, ancestor. That is not right.

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While i know that museums are supposed to tell history it is just disrespectful that they would put Native American human remains in a museum. They would never do that to a white person. How would the kin of their ancestors feel about it. If they did that there would be a lot of controversy going on about it. But because its a Native American people aren't talking about it. It is disrespectful and museums should not display Native Americans ancient remains.

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This 13-year-old female mummy,called the Llullaillaco maiden,was recovered in 19000.some Egyptian mummies are older,but their brains and internal organs were removed in the mummification process.we already know that frozen human corpses decompose very slowly if at all .if the body temperature falls below 29.5 degrees celsius, the cerebrum stops working.The body responds to cold temperatures by narrowing the blood vessels.''The mummy in its decorated coffin or cartonnage was intended by the ancient egyptains take pride in their mummies and display them in state-of-the-art facilities such as the national museum of egyptain civilization. human remians are an important teaching tool for anthropology and archaeology are vital to the study of medical sciences.

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I feel the importance of displays of human remains is valuable. There are many reasons why this type of display isn't okay. First, it promotes the idea that Native people are extinct. By employing people who appear to be white and having them dress up in traditional Native attire, some museums have disrespected the moment that these things once held for Indigenous people. If European settlers hadn't attempted massacre on tribes. Then maybe any living descendants would have a strong enough sense of community to take ownership over their own history. So many children grow up learning this. They have to wonder where they fit in if they are not shown that their identity is valid. This is actually quite similar to blackface, these types of exhibits make a mockery of Indigenous identities. The reason why we wore our traditional clothes to the swearing in was to honor our ancestors. Another thing I personally see is people using our clothing as a Halloween costume. It's not okay in a history museum. Finally, it's just unnecessary. It takes a lot of work to destroy such widely accepted versions of the "truth". It all matters because so much of America still sees us as savages in some glass cases and our traditional dress as costumes to be worn. Many people do not consider the ethical issues of how the dead should be displayed in a collection until they're asked. "what if that was your great great grandmother or grandfather?" "Then would you still consider this respectful? In conclusion artifacts belonging to their country or origin reconstruction are the right thing to do. They have a unique connection with the place where they were produced and are an essential part of the cultural history.

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Whether it's a native, nor any other race, it doesn't justify having a corpse on display. I think that they should have left the remains alone, they were buried for a reason. Digging someone up and taking them out of their "rest" is simply not human even if it's for the sake of science. First, Displaying a Native American corpse for everyone to look at gives the idea that we as people do not exist anymore. This idea is very harmful for future generations and it gives multiple reasons as to why this should not be tolerated. Why couldn't they display another way? Like with artifacts of the Native Americans. The fact that anyone thought it was acceptable to showcase the Remains is mind blowing to me. If the Genocide to Native Americans never happened we could be more accountable for our history. Furthermore, They should not have the authority to tell about our culture when they themselves are not of the same ethnicity. You don't tell your opinion on things when you don't have the right. Let the Native Americans tell their own story. Resorting to a human corpse should never be the answer. Lastly, Because it's a person of color with a ethnic background, the same people with the corresponding ethnicity should be able to make the decision of what shall be done with the human cadaver. It is not right that scientists have authority to make such decisions due to the fact of "research". If they want answers they can go to the source, which is the Native Americans themselves. Too many people already see us as "savages" and to have a Native American Displayed like China In a Glass Cabinet is downright impudent.

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Even though museums are supposed to hold the history of many things, I think they should not be allowed to display the remains of a Native American. In some cases, it could be disrespectful and they should be able to rest in peace unbothered. If that were my family member, I wouldn't like the idea of seeing their remains in a museum, Some of our Native Americans have been buried with a proper burial, a burial with respect and prayers. It's heartbreaking how people don't think of how the remains of someone placed in a box would affect others.
Though people could learn about the culture of one who lived in during a certain time period, they don't have to see the actual human remains. The people could learn by seeing the objects they had or used. I know that primary sources about a certain time period are important in some ways but never should they have a human remain as a source of education. There are other ways people can learn other than looking at the remains of someone who once had a life. Never should they place the remains for everyone to see.
Since they want to display the remains of a Native American without any right of consultation, how would they like it if it was them or a family member of theirs. They think we Native Americans are a display, a show but no we are more than that, we are people too. We should be shown the same respect as others. I don't think it gives them any right at all to display the remains of a Native American. The researchers or people who discover remains from ancient times should have some respect and leave the bodies or items where they are found and not move them.

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I believe Native Americans remains should be displayed in museums, it shows natives history and everyone will get a chance to know about it.We can tell our history through stories that have been past down but it can only go so far if native americans can be shown in museums that would be great even for the kids.
With native americans remains in museums our history will be able to reach thousands and more therefore it should be displayed.
Secondly,yeah there's builds and clothing and many other things that can be displayed.I believe it's better to have a primary source like remains from the past.It is better to see how our history was then to hear it,visible learning is better then anying.
Third and final native americans should be displayed, its good for learning.People around the world should know our history, not putting them in museums just limits how much people get to learn and know about native history.

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I think that museums should not

display Native Americans in museums.

It could be disrespectful to whom the person they're putting on display because they might have not get permission from the person who is on display or their family. Therefore I think they should not display Native Americans because it's not right to dig up someone from their grave and to profit off of it when the money is most likely not being used for Native American.

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Museums should not display ancient remains of Native Americans, not only is it disrespectful but it is just wrong. Museums doing this are disrespecting the Native Culture and they aren't even helping Natives in any way, the only thing they are doing is educating non natives about our history. Displaying the remains of Native Americans is disrespectful to the legacy and beliefs of natives, sure it might help show our culture and stuff but there are better ways to do that. They could use ancient artifacts like things we use to use or clothing we use to wear instead of using our dead bodies. Not only would the museums be making a profit off of the remains, they are also not helping Natives in any way. They could take the money they've already made and donate to organizations made for Natives. If people want to know about our history and our culture and they go to a museum then the artifacts like pictures, stories, items and clothing should be enough for them to learn. They shouldn't be needing our remains just to know. The only people benefiting from this are uneducated non natives, they don't deserve to know our history if they are just going to disrespect us.

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As we enter the new ages in the human race we tend to question more about our past, and how our ancestors lived with how they looked physically. But should we really be displaying them to the public eye? For them to observe with no interest as a "field trip" or just "something to do" within the day.

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Since we are talking about Native Americans from thousands of years ago being brought to be shown, i find it very disrespectful. They should not unburied the undead when their bodies have already been put to peace. Certain Native tribes do things to show and appreciate the person who has passed, they pray over and sing them on their way home to the creator. To unbury a person is also just disrespecting them and their families.

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Though people like seeing and hearing things about us Native Americans, I would still consider it disrespectuful seeing my ancestors on display at any kind of museum. Though other people may think it is amazing to see artifacts from the past, but bringing a person who once was alive to the public is taking it way to far. It's disrespectful to everyone who is Native American to see and watch people enjoy seeing a deceased person behind a glass barrier. Just beacuse it is a museum doesn't mean it's okay to do this. This person on display once had a family, it's not right to see any kind of person on display that once was walking this earth as well. We have all sorts of things that we left behind thousands of years ago that can be shown to the public, let that person rest in peace. How would you feel if we dug up Queen Elizabeth to put her on display ? I don't think people would like seeing her on display for everyone to see. So imagine if that was your relative on display how would you feel ?

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Museums should not put ancient native american remains on display, it is disrespectful. Many times people like to think that its a good way to tell about the past, but there are so many ways museums can do this. Digging up someone from a certain cultural background it can sometimes be disrespectful, it is always right to have respect for someones culture and their people. Some people think that its okay, but people whose culture is on display should always have a decision on what they want to happen to the corps, scientist shouldn't be able to make decisions for a dead person.

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I think that museums should not display Native Americans in museums. It can be disrespectful to whom the person they're putting on display because they most likely didn't get permission/consent from the person who is on display or their family beforehand. I also think they shouldn't display Native Americans because it's not right to dig up someone from their grave and to profit off of it when the money most likely isn't being used for something useful in relation to Native American culture.

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Although she's already on display it doesn't make it any less horrible, i feel like they shouldn't display any native american remains or any for that fact because its just disrespecting the dead. Like how would you feel if they put up a display of your deceased heritage on full view for anyone to see. but yes i understand the science of digging up ancient body's because it can show more and new things like how they dressed,ate,looked like but that's where i should end then either put it back where they found it or give it another burial. but at the end of the day they should at the very least get consent or permission from whomever there family,religion,or ethnic background.

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Museums shouldn't display ancient remains of Native Americans because it's disrespectful to human decency and to the person who is displayed. If this were one of my ancient relatives, I wouldn't want them to be displayed because there are many ways to learn from the past. They should instead do a proper burial for them and let them rest in peace. Little kids at the museum wouldn't understand how wrong it is to look at a dead Native person. Like imagine being dug up just to be displayed and learned about and also people taking pictures of you. In overall, I don't agree with Natives being displayed on Museums, it's disrespectful to all humans.

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In my personal opinion they should not display the remains of a Native American. What i think they should do is study the remains for a bit,and figure out all they can from the remains.Also if they wanna display it the could just make a exact model of it.Then after studying all they can they should give it to the tribe they belong to so they can give it another proper burial, or if the tribe they belong to is no longer around i guess just bury somewhere nice

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Even though people would want to know about our culture and what things we've done in the past. Firstly, I don't think that it's right to display these artifacts that once belonged to us and are put as display for all to see. As they tell our culture in their own way and without knowledge from the actual Native Americans. Secondly, I also don't think that it's a good thing to put these artifacts that were from the past on display because of how they'll be labeling them and therefore taking these things as their own and telling these stories they probably don't even known themselves, so it's like telling a false story they just made up, unless they actually asked someone who's been there and seen it happen.
Thirdly, how do you think the elderly Natives would think of this and how their opinions could massively effect how these people put our artifacts on display and get paid while doing it. I personally don't think our elderly would like it very much because of how they always tell us stories of the past and don't really need to put these things on display for us to know these stories that were passed down. However, I do know that other people out of our race would want to know our stories of the past as well and how it was for us to adapt and such but if we were to tell them ourselves that we think what they're doing is wrong by putting Native artifacts on display, do you really think they'll listen to us? Maybe or maybe not. It could change something but it won't help change it from them putting our stuff on display in the later future and for us to just stay silence once again.

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If ancient people of the Americas were put on display for research or for non Indians to see in a museum, that would be wrong for three very important reasons. One, it is innopropriate for human remains to be dispayed for all to see. These are human beings from the past. If one thinks about it, he or she was probably buried or placed in a sacred place and not to be disturbed. By placing this person in a museum, it is not at rest any more. Some may say, "so, what's wrong about learning from the past?" Well, it's okay to learn about the past but at what cost? Is it appropriate to display a sister, a mother or daughter that's thousands of years old on display in a plastic box? No! This is a human being who left behind artifacts, clothes, footware, and maybe writing or art. We can learn from those things. We do have photography and displaying a photo doesn't create the same feelings of violation that an actual dead body on display has.

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Before in the ancient times, when Native Americans were getting slaughtered, they wanted nothing but peace and to be seen as a human being, and equality with white men. Since then Natives are seen with the same equivalency as Mexicans, when ancient Native Americans are mummified and put on display, it can be seen as disrespectful, it's like a zoo, you're just meant to look with your eyes but aren't museums supposed to teach you something? Whether you are learning about Natives in school, what difference does it make to go to a museum. That's all that people see, they go to a museum and they see modern Native American artifacts and ancient artifacts and they'll think nothing different of us.
In order to understand how disrespectful it is to walk through a morgue of mummified Natives, settlers used to step on them while walking through, making sure they stayed still. Whether or not you're a part of a religion, it's a huge thing in America, but only when it benefits most. Native Americans religion is very sacred but disrespected, having the remains of Natives in a museum proves it. Having an artifact without letting it rest peacefully but instead putting it in the eyes of what they probably feared most. Native Americans deserve to be buried to rest in peace along with their family.

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Even though people like knowing about Naive Americans in their past. I can't help but think it's wrong to put up things that are sacred to our people. I may not know a lot about my culture but those are peoples heritage

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No, museums should not be able to display the remains of Native Americans. It seems like they forget that we are people too, and like them, we do not want our dead to be dug up, studied, and put on display. They have lived their lives and were put there to rest in peace. Native Americans have already been through so much, so they should at least give us and our dead some respect, It angers me that this is a problem we are facing. Museums shouldn't show any human remains at all. Even though they are dead, they are still human and should be treated with respect. How would they feel if we dug up someone like Abraham Lincoln and put him somewhere for everyone to see? I don't think they'd like that at all, but they obviously don't think like that. It is wrong.

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I think museums shouldn't display anything native, it could belong to someone that was important and deserting the dead to be placed in a glass box and photograph is also disrespectful, for example 100 years from now you as a dead naive american was dug up and used to be a prop to get someone else money, how would that effect you a corpse that was desterb for someone else is greed, Sadly this is happening in many parts of the world,and is used to get photographed and just used,how disrespectful...

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Even though science and research experts have done some ridiculous stuff in the past but they have took that a little too far, why would people that are dead and gone be brought up from the ground just to be exhibited. We are taught not only in our culture to respect the dead but we are taught as humans, as people who live and contribute to society to respect the dead. From your point of view how would you feel if someone dug up your grandparents bones when they were the only ones to celebrate your birthday, the only ones who are glad you exist and are alive and well. How emotionally or soul-shattering would it be for your "family' to be dug up just for inspection or just for and exhibit booth in a rundown museum. We must respect the dead for they were before us and paved our way of life. People often forget that without our elders and the people who have brought us up we would not have all what we have today.

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Whenever a native american is put on display from thousands of years ago everyone thinks its cool right? But it's very disrespectful to the people of the display and I personally think it's not right why would anyone wanna do that? The people of the dead should be respected I feel very sad and upset that their are many displays of dead people not only Native Americans but the many other people who are on display. I don't think anyone should do that or even have the thoughts of displaying the deceased let them rest in peace. They've already done so much horrible things to the Native American society , when is it going to end? In the end I am against displaying anything deceased in a museum and against it by all means.

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I think if handled with respect and proper care, displaying the remains of Native Americans would be a good way for others to see their culture. Displaying remains would give further understanding of the past by advancing research in fields like archaeology, bioarchaeology, and physical anthropology. This analysis would give insight on their past and cultures.

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I mean if it's in a museum where others can look at then I think yeah it should be displayed, One of the reasons I think it should be displayed is cause if kids go on field trips to museums they could learn and see how us Native Americans were back then to show some history of our culture or even if you just wanna learn about Native Americans you can go to a museum and look at work, writing, or any makings from them. Secondly I think it would be great to have some museums have our work or knowledge in museums it would be great to have on displays especially if you do essays or work projects on us we could go to museums I mean you could research about it but it'll be a lot more fun if you actually look at the work in museums.

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i think that museum displays should not display native american remains because it is not right to move the remains of the dead and put them up for money.

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Though museums already display ancient remains,I feel they shouldn't display Native American remains. I feel they shouldn't display Native Americans because of how we were treated, we native Americans already been through a lot within Time they should at least give respect. How would you feel if you or your familys remains were displayed? I don't know about you but I would be disappointed and sad. Why would I be disappointed and sad? I would be disappointed because everyone would see a deceased body, who would want to see that? I would also be sad because someones body is just in a clear box to be shown for 100+ years. in conclusion I don't think museums should display ancient remains of native Americans.

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Because this display is of a human being that is thousands of years old and was buried with respect to its Gods, why on earth would this be considered appropriate?  The search for answers to how people lived in the past is important to know, but to display a person in this way is wrong.  First, in present day society if we apply the same principal, people would be outraged!  Imagine digging up Martin Luther King or President George Washington and place them on display in a museum.  Would this be right?  No!  Just because we want to learn about the past doesn't mean we violate humanity' sense of right or wrong.  Clearly, putting an ancient person on display for everyone to see is wrong.  Additionally, there are many ways to learn about the past.  Stories of an ancient people are in the rocks and buildings that have been left behind.  These are records to be shared and deciphered.  Pictures left behind by ancient people show what they wore, who they worshiped, and how the lived each and every day.  Special people and religion is also placed on display from which people can learn.  Others may feel this is not enough.  That's sad.  To violate decency and put a mother, sister, or daughter on display to learn about the past is clearly wrong.  As a society of decent people, we wouldn't do that today.  Lastly, if these are ancient remains to be safe from others, they were placed there for a reason.  To honor the gods and to be placed in a heavenly place is to pay homage to a religion practiced thousands of years ago.  while people may want to know how this religion was practiced, study the modern people from which this mummy belonged.  In their stories, the answers will come.  Handed down from mother and father to son or daughter, these stories have endured time. t'here is simply no plausible or decent reason to place anyone from the past or present on display for everyone to see. Museums and their trustees need to change their practices and honor the decency of those who no longer have a voice. Place them where their gods can find and communicate with them.

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If this were my relative, I would not want her to be on display. In Native American culture, respect is very (big) important and sacred-- so knowing this, I don't think it was okay for scientists to have her displayed like this. Scientists say she's displayed this way for "research", but I feel they should've just studied her in private and kept her in a private (room - building--refrigerated place). Yes, this was a magnificent find, very one-of-a-kind, but there respect for the dead.

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I think a museums should display ancient remains not just native americans but other race as well like black people on how they were treated and being selled to be slaves. I think people would like to see remains of people expecilly famous people. persomlly i would like to view the remains of rosa parks she was my inpiration to not sit in the back of the bus.

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If it's in a museum, go ahead and keep it there. (It?) This is a human being. Have a little respect, please.
1.) Scientists should be able to study and research what people's culture is and how they acted at that time.
-They can't act---they're dead.  They have no voice and can't talk, so what is there to learn from a frozen body?
2.) It shows how people dressed at that time, there is probably some relevance to a certain tribe that exists today.   What relevance is there to dressing for today?  Is it as important as in the past?  Why?
3.) In conclusion, I don't see a problem with having that thing on display, like I said it displays their culture.  You called it a "thing"...is the person on display a "thing"?  Are you just a thing after you die?  Where there prayers and religious actions placed upon your passing?  Do you think your own children or relatives feel anything about your passing?
The emotional appeal is used to address the "Feelings" of the readers. Here, you appear cold, distant, and detached. All the emotions, I feel, are not of people of the sun--the Apache people.

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What are three reasons museums (should or shouldn't )display ancient remains of Native Americans?  Please write a mini-essay by supporting ONE POSITION, thank you.

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What are three reasons museums (should or shouldn't )display ancient remains of Native Americans?  Please write a mini-essay by supporting ONE POSITION, thank you.

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In this picture, the woman froze to death in the mountains of Peru.  She died exactly as you see her.  Presently, people can see her on all sides in a plastic refrigerated and oxygen-free cube.  If this were one of your ancient relatives, would you or wouldn't you want her to be displayed to the public like the photo above?  Why or why not?  Please explain in a mini-essay, thank you.

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Known as La Doncella, the mummy sits literally frozen in sleep.