More University Collections Identified for Native American Repatriation Process
Published Date: 9/19/2025
Notice
Summary
Mercyhurst University has finished checking its collection and found that some human remains belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means these remains will be returned to the right communities. If you’re part of these groups, now’s the time to connect and help with the process!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Cultural Affiliation Found Under NAGPRA
Mercyhurst University completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined that some human remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. If you are a member or representative of those tribes or organizations, this finding identifies your community as connected to the remains.
Tribes Invited to Arrange Repatriation
The notice indicates that the identified human remains will be handled under NAGPRA and invites affiliated Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to consult and make arrangements. If you represent an affiliated tribe or organization, you should contact Mercyhurst University to participate in the repatriation process.
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