Omaha Corps to Hand Back Tribal Human Remains
Published Date: 4/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Omaha has finished checking human remains and found they’re connected to Native American tribes. This means the remains will be returned to the right tribes, following important laws that protect Native heritage. If you’re part of a tribe or group involved, keep an eye out for next steps and deadlines to claim these remains.
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NAGPRA Repatriation Determined
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District finished an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found that certain human remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Those remains will be returned to the affiliated tribes or organizations under NAGPRA procedures.
Affiliated Tribes Must Claim Remains
Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified as affiliated should watch for follow-up notices with next steps and deadlines to claim the remains. If you are part of an affiliated tribe or organization, you will need to respond to those notices to request repatriation.
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