More Remains from Mercyhurst Headed Back to Native Communities
Published Date: 9/16/2025
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Summary
Mercyhurst University finished checking its collection of Native American human remains and related items. They found a clear connection to certain Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means these items might be returned to the right communities soon, following important laws that protect Native heritage.
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Tribal Repatriation of Human Remains
Mercyhurst University completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found a cultural affiliation between certain human remains and funerary objects and specific Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. That means those remains and items may be returned to the affiliated Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations under NAGPRA procedures.
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