Mississippi Archives Identifies Tribes for Returning Sacred Burial Objects
Published Date: 12/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and related items. These remains are linked to specific tribes, and starting January 20, 2026, they can be returned to their rightful communities. This update helps honor Native American heritage and follows important laws protecting these cultural treasures.
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66 Individuals, 127 Lots Linked to Chickasaw Nation
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History identified human remains representing 66 individuals and 127 lots of associated funerary objects as culturally affiliated with The Chickasaw Nation. These remains and objects are available for repatriation under NAGPRA and may be returned on or after January 20, 2026.
Who Can Request Repatriation and Timing
Repatriation requests may be submitted by any of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in the notice or by a lineal descendant or tribe/organization that proves affiliation. Repatriation to an approved requestor may occur on or after January 20, 2026, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will resolve competing requests before repatriation.
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