Vision
The Return to the Earth project envisions an ecumenical effort developing regional burial sites throughout Indian country. Supported by people of faith and governed by diverse, regional Native committees.

Mission
The Return to the Earth project supports Native Americans in burying unidentifiable ancestral remains now scattered across the United States and enables a process of education and reconciliation between Native and Non-Native peoples.

About the RTE Logo
The running buffalo in the Return to the Earth logo, designed by Cheyenne artist Gordon Yellowman, depicts the spirit and strength of returning to the earth at a fast pace with powerful motion. The circles behind the buffalo represent contemporary earth as native people today make the effort of returning human remains and burial objects.