2026-07955Notice

Florida State to Repatriate Onondaga Remains

Published Date: 4/23/2026

Notice

Summary

The Florida Department of State has finished checking human remains found in Florida and confirmed they belong to the Onondaga Nation, a Native American tribe. These remains can be returned to the tribe starting May 26, 2026. If you want to request the return, you need to contact the Florida Department of State by then—no money changes hands, just respect and care.

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Onondaga Nation Repatriation Eligible May 26, 2026

The Florida Department of State found that human remains representing one Native American individual are culturally affiliated with the Onondaga Nation and may be returned on or after May 26, 2026. The remains were transferred to the Department in 2018 after being found in De Leon Springs, Volusia County, Florida, and include writing that they were removed from Jefferson County, New York on October 25, 1931. Written repatriation requests may be submitted by the Onondaga Nation, other Indian Tribes, or a lineal descendant to Tea Kaplan at the Florida Department of State (2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304; email: [email protected]).

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Key Dates

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4/23/2026
5/26/2026

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