ASU Lists 31 Ancient Remains for Native Tribe Repatriation
Published Date: 1/16/2026
Notice
Summary
Arizona State University has finished checking and listing 31 ancient human remains and their burial items found at the Cashion site in Arizona. These remains are linked to Native American tribes, and starting February 17, 2026, they can be returned to their rightful communities. This important step respects Native heritage and follows federal law, with no costs mentioned.
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Repatriation allowed starting Feb 17, 2026
Arizona State University identified 31 Native American individuals and 78 associated funerary objects from the Cashion site. Those human remains and objects may be returned to affiliated communities on or after February 17, 2026.
Which groups can request repatriation
The notice names the Ak-Chin Indian Community; Gila River Indian Community; Hopi Tribe; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community; Tohono O'odham Nation; and the Zuni Tribe as culturally affiliated. Repatriation requests may be made by any one or more of those groups, or by other lineal descendants or tribes who show cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence.
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