"If someone dug up your aunt Mary..." Well, to the extent that graves (Indian, non-Indian, marked, unmarked) are protected in this state, the first question I'd ask is "Under what authority was this done?" If there was a legal authority in play, say the Attorney General had order an exhumation for an autopsy related to a murder investigation, I imagine I'd wait for the legal process to be completed. The "statement" is a no-win query IMHO, wherein anyone who answers anything other than in agreement with the individual who posed it is going to be flamed. Having worked as an archeologist for the first part of my professional career, I salvaged a great many burials from destruction by natural events and active construction: some Indian, some not. All of those materials have been repatriated. I have also worked closely with law enforcement personnel on investigations. The implication that I was a "bad" human being because I followed the laws of my country and state is a bit offensive. Hope that helps. Why do you ask? Chris Dill - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C. L. Dill, Museum Director State Historical Society of North Dakota 612 East Boulevard Bismarck ND 58505-0830 USA P: (701)328-2666 F: (701)328-3710 E: [log in to unmask] Visit our Web site at: http://www.state.nd.us/hist/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -