Massachusetts Institute to Return Illinois Native Remains to Tribes
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology finished checking and identifying two Native American human remains from Illinois. These remains are linked to several tribes, including the Absentee-Shawnee and Potawatomi Nations. Starting May 26, 2026, the remains can be officially returned to the tribes, with no costs or hazards involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Two Native Remains Eligible for Return
The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology identified human remains representing at least two Native American individuals removed from the Hagan Mound Group (11SC365) in Schuyler County, Illinois, and determined cultural affiliation with the tribes listed in this notice. These remains may be repatriated to any of the named tribes or to a lineal descendant on or after May 26, 2026; written requests must be sent to the Institute’s authorized representative (Ryan Wheeler) at the address or email in the notice.
No Associated Objects or Hazards Identified
The Institute reports there are no associated funerary objects with the two human remains and no known presence of potentially hazardous substances. The notice states repatriation can proceed without listed costs or hazards as described.
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