A 150-year-old bentwood box, a culturally significant artifact, has finally made its way back to the Indigenous Heiltsuk Nation in Canada after being taken from their lands. Q̓íx̌itasu Elroy White, who escorted the box home, described the journey as a moment of profound pride, likening it to traveling like royalty. The return highlights both the emotional weight of reclaiming stolen heritage and the ongoing struggles Indigenous communities face in recovering looted items.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about an old box—it’s a small victory in a much larger fight. For Indigenous communities, reclaiming stolen artifacts isn’t just about ownership; it’s about healing, justice, and reconnecting with their history. Stories like this remind us how much work remains to right historical wrongs, but also how powerful even a single act of restitution can feel.