SJSU's Hawaiian Ghosts: University Returns Maui Ancestor's Remains Home
Published Date: 11/18/2025
Notice
Summary
San José State University found the remains of one Native Hawaiian person from Maui and confirmed their cultural connection to the Hui Iwi Kuamo'o group. Starting December 18, 2025, these remains can be officially returned to the affiliated Native Hawaiian organization. If you’re part of the tribe or a descendant, you can request the return by contacting the university.
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Repatriation Available Dec 18, 2025
If you are a member of the Hui Iwi Kuamo'o, a Native Hawaiian organization, or a lineal descendant, the human remains identified by San José State University can be returned starting on December 18, 2025. To request repatriation, send a written request to Alisha Ragland at San José State University using the contact details in the notice.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Any listed Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, any lineal descendant, or any Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not listed that shows by a preponderance of the evidence a cultural affiliation may request repatriation. If competing requests are received, San José State University must decide the most appropriate requestor, and joint repatriation requests are treated as a single request.
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