Claremont Colleges Rediscovers Long-Lost Native American Burial Remains
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
Claremont Colleges found Native American human remains from a 1968 burial site in Pomona, CA, recently rediscovered after being lost for decades. They’ve confirmed these remains belong to local tribes and are ready to return them starting January 16, 2026. If you’re connected to these tribes, you can request repatriation soon—no money changes hands, just respect and care.
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Repatriation Available Jan 16, 2026
If you represent an Indian Tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, or a lineal descendant with a claim, you can request repatriation of the human remains described in this notice. Repatriation may occur on or after January 16, 2026; send written requests to Stig Lanesskog, Claremont Colleges Services, Administrative Campus Center, 101 South Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711, or email [email protected].
Who May Request Repatriation
Written requests for repatriation may be submitted by any of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. Additionally, any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in the notice may request repatriation if they show, by a preponderance of the evidence, cultural affiliation.
Cultural Affiliation Declared
Claremont Colleges Services determined the human remains represent at least one Native American individual and identified a cultural affiliation with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. The notice states there are no associated funerary objects and that affiliation was identified based on geographical location or acquisition history.
Competing and Joint Request Rules
If competing requests for repatriation are received, Claremont Colleges Services must determine the most appropriate requestor before repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation are considered a single request and are not treated as competing requests.
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