 Repatriation of Indigenous cultural artifacts held by U.S. and Canadian museums 
The restitution of Indigenous cultural artifacts held by Canadian and American museums can play a part in repairing the legacy of colonialism and cultural genocide by bringing Indigenous history and culture to the forefront and by contributing to the healing of these communities. This article examines the Canadian legal framework for the repatriation of Indigenous cultural items, relevant American legislation and administrative decisions in this matter, and emerging opportunities for collaboration between Indigenous communities and museums. Canada’s legislative framework is largely incomplete and creates obstacles for the restitution of artifacts by Indigenous communities, as it relies too much on the goodwill of museums. In contrast, the American legal framework, while imperfect, is much more detailed and guarantees the full participation of Indigenous peoples. This article may be of particular interest to researchers and community representatives navigating the treacherous legal waters of repatriation requests.