UAB Prepares to Return Native American Remains to Tribes
Published Date: 9/12/2025
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Summary
The University of Alabama at Birmingham finished checking its collection of human remains and found they belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means these remains can be returned to the right communities. If you’re part of these groups, now’s the time to connect with the university to learn more or claim the remains.
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Native remains eligible for return
The University of Alabama at Birmingham completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined certain human remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Those remains can be returned to the affiliated communities, and members or representatives of those Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations should contact the university to learn more or claim the remains.
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