Tennessee University Ready to Repatriate Native Ancestors' Remains
Published Date: 7/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The University of Tennessee’s Anthropology Department has finished checking their collection of human remains and found they belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means these remains will be returned to the right communities, following important laws that protect Native heritage. If you’re part of these tribes or groups, now’s the time to connect with UTK to learn more or claim the remains.
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University of Tennessee Repatriation Notice
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Anthropology completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined certain human remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. If you are a member of those tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, you may contact UTK to request information or to claim the remains for repatriation.
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