University of Iowa Identifies Tribal Ties for Ancient Remains
Published Date: 5/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Office of the State Archaeologist at the University of Iowa finished checking their collection of Native American human remains. They found a clear connection between these remains and certain Native American tribes. This means the tribes can now work to reclaim their ancestors respectfully, with no costs or deadlines for the public to worry about.
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Tribes Can Seek Repatriation
If you are a member of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization named in this notice, the Office of the State Archaeologist at the University of Iowa completed an inventory and determined a cultural affiliation with certain human remains. This determination lets those tribes and organizations proceed to reclaim and rebury their ancestors respectfully under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
No Public Costs or Deadlines
The notice says members of the public do not need to pay any costs or meet any deadlines related to this inventory and repatriation action. You, as a member of the public, do not have to take any action or pay fees because of this inventory completion.
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