About the Fund
Collecting institutions and individuals from around the world hold culturally significant items that are linked to contemporary Indigenous cultures. These items are vital to preserving the cultural identity of Indigenous communities and should be returned. The Going Home Fund was established in 2022 to facilitate the voluntary return of items. It builds connections between collectors and Indigenous communities, helps determine the cultural affiliation of objects, and financially supports the actual costs associated with returns.
Key Links
- Review Items: The Going Home Fund Objects Portal provides images and information on items available for return.
- Request Financial Support: Funds are available for descendant communities requesting returns and donor institutions and individuals seeking to return items voluntarily.
- Return Items: The Going Home Fund will assist with the voluntary return of items to Indigenous communities worldwide.
- Volunteer: Couriers, appraisers, attorneys, and cultural experts are needed to help facilitate returns.
- Contribute: All donations will be matched dollar for dollar.
Additional Links
Major funding provided by:
