Pennsylvania Western University Catalogs Native Remains for Tribal Repatriation
Published Date: 12/19/2025
Notice
Summary
Pennsylvania Western University-California has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and special burial items found in Pennsylvania. These remains and objects belong to Native American tribes and can be returned starting January 20, 2026. If you want to request the return, contact the university soon—no money changes hands, but timing is key!
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Native Remains Available for Repatriation
Pennsylvania Western University–California has identified human remains from at least two Native American individuals and 50 associated funerary objects that are culturally affiliated with the Delaware Nation (Oklahoma); Delaware Tribe of Indians; Seneca Nation of Indians; Seneca‑Cayuga Nation; The Osage Nation; and the Tonawanda Band of Seneca. Those tribes, any lineal descendant, or another tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that shows by a preponderance of the evidence that it is affiliated may submit written requests for repatriation. Repatriation may occur on or after January 20, 2026; written requests must be sent to Cassandra Kuba at Pennsylvania Western University (250 University Avenue, Box #45, California, PA 15419) or emailed to the address listed in the notice.
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