Vermont University Readies Ancestral Remains for Tribe Return
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The University of Vermont has finished checking its collection of Native American human remains and artifacts, linking them to the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. Starting May 11, 2026, these remains and objects can be returned to the tribe. This important step respects Native heritage and follows federal law, with no costs mentioned for the public.
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Repatriation Available to Stockbridge‑Munsee
The University of Vermont identified human remains for at least 10 individuals and 100 associated funerary objects that it determined are culturally affiliated with the Stockbridge‑Munsee Community, Wisconsin. These human remains and objects may be returned (repatriated) to the tribe on or after May 11, 2026.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Written repatriation requests may be submitted by any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization identified in the notice, or by a lineal descendant or other tribe/organization that shows by a preponderance of the evidence that it is culturally affiliated. If competing requests are received, the University of Vermont must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation, and joint repatriation requests are considered a single request.
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