Wisconsin Oshkosh Uni Set to Repatriate Local Native American Remains
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has finished checking its collection of old human remains and related items and found they belong to Native American tribes connected to the Winnebago County area. Starting January 16, 2026, these remains and objects can be returned to the tribes. This is a respectful step to honor Native American heritage and history, with no money involved but important cultural care in action.
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Repatriation Allowed Starting January 16, 2026
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh says the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice may be returned to tribes on or after January 16, 2026. If you represent an eligible tribe or descendant, you may submit a written request to start repatriation after that date.
Determined Affiliation: Menominee Tribe
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh determined the human remains of at least five individuals and 18 associated funerary objects are affiliated with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. The objects include coffin wood and nails plus lithics, pottery, glass beads, buttons, and other items listed in the notice.
Who May Request and How to Request
Written requests for repatriation must be sent to Adrienne Frie at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) or via the email address listed in the notice. Eligible requestors include the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in the notice, and any lineal descendant, tribe, or organization that shows by a preponderance of the evidence their cultural affiliation; competing requests must be resolved by UWO and joint requests count as a single request.
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