Lincoln University Lists Remains for Missouri Tribal Repatriation
Published Date: 12/17/2025
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Summary
Lincoln University in Missouri finished checking their collection of Native American human remains and related items. They found a connection between these remains and certain Native tribes, so they’re ready to return them starting January 16, 2026. If you want to request the return, you can contact the university soon—no money changes hands, just respect and care for history.
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Repatriation to The Osage Nation Begins
Lincoln University—Missouri has identified human remains of four Native American individuals and 4,618 associated funerary objects that it says are culturally affiliated with The Osage Nation. Repatriation to an authorized requestor may occur on or after January 16, 2026, and requests can be submitted by The Osage Nation, other Indian Tribes named in the notice, or any lineal descendant or tribe that shows cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence.
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