UT Austin Returns Ancient Native Remains to Tribes After Inventory Check
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The University of Texas at Austin’s Archeological Research Lab has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and related items found in Texas. These remains belong to a Native American tribe, and they can be returned to the tribe starting May 11, 2026. This process helps honor Native American heritage and follows important laws protecting their ancestors.
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Remains Identified for Repatriation
The Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL) has identified human remains representing at least one Native American individual and four associated funerary objects (two faunal fragments and two non-cultural rocks) from site 41EP25 in El Paso County, Texas. These remains and objects are affiliated with the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and may be returned on or after May 11, 2026.
Who May Request Repatriation
Repatriation requests may be submitted to TARL by any of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations named in the notice, any lineal descendant, or any tribe/organization or descendant who shows by a preponderance of the evidence they are affiliated. Competing requests must be resolved by TARL before repatriation; joint requests count as a single request. Requests must be sent to the authorized TARL representative (Jessica Ulmer) at the address or email provided in the notice.
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