The artifacts of the Inuit and Metis communities, repatriated by the Vatican, will be displayed at the Museum of History in Canada.

The Canadian Museum of History will showcase Inuit artifacts repatriated by the Vatican, including a traditional kayak, in response to requests from leaders of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. The collection, consisting of 62 items, was offered by Pope Leo XIII to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, which committed to returning them promptly. The artifacts had been kept for a century in the Vatican's ethnographic collection, now known as the Anima Mundi museum. This restitution is part of the Catholic Church's reconciliation process regarding its role in suppressing indigenous culture.

Additionally, in the Yup’ik community of Alaska, another indigenous group has suffered significant losses due to Typhoon Halong, which destroyed an important archaeological site, leaving thousands of buried artifacts behind. Approximately 1,000 pieces have been recovered, but it is estimated that up to 100,000 artifacts have been lost. This situation highlights the challenges faced by indigenous communities in protecting their cultural heritage.