Duke University: No Heirs Found for Ancient Remains
Published Date: 6/17/2025
Notice
Summary
Duke University finished checking its collection of Native American human remains and found no living relatives or tribes connected to them. This means the remains won’t be returned to any group. No money or deadlines are involved, but it’s an important step in respecting history and following the law.
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No Cultural Affiliation Found
Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Duke University completed an inventory and determined there is no lineal descendant and no Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. Because of that finding, the human remains will not be returned to any group. The notice says no funds or deadlines are involved.
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