Phoenix Museum Amends List for Repatriating Native American Funerary Objects
Published Date: 1/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The S'edav Va'aki Museum in Phoenix updated its list of Native American tribes connected to certain human remains and funerary objects. This means several tribes, like the Hopi and Zuni, are now officially linked to these items. Starting February 6, 2026, tribes can request to have these remains and objects returned, with no money involved—just respect and proper care.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Tribes Listed as Culturally Affiliated
The S'edav Va'aki Museum has determined that certain human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Ak-Chin Indian Community; Gila River Indian Community; Hopi Tribe; Pueblo of Acoma; Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Indian Community; Tohono O'Odham Nation; and the Zuni Tribe. If you are a member of one of these tribes, the museum recognizes a connection to these items and the tribes may request repatriation starting February 6, 2026.
Who May Request Repatriation and Process Rules
Written repatriation requests must be sent to the museum's authorized representative and may be submitted by any one or more of the tribes named in this notice. Requests may also be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not named here if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are affiliated; competing requests must be resolved by the museum and joint requests are treated as a single request. Repatriation may occur on or after February 6, 2026.
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