Nebraska Museum Prepares to Repatriate Arizona Tribal Remains
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The University of Nebraska State Museum has finished checking its collection and found human remains linked to Native American tribes. These remains, found in Arizona, can be returned to the tribes starting May 26, 2026. If you want to request the return, contact the museum soon—no money changes hands, just respect and care for history.
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You can request repatriation starting May 26, 2026
If you are a member of an Indian Tribe, a Native Hawaiian organization, or a lineal descendant, you may submit a written request to have the two Native American human remains returned. Repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026; send requests to Taylor Ronquillo, University of Nebraska State Museum, 645 N 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588 or email [email protected].
Remains affiliated with Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Community
The University of Nebraska State Museum has determined the human remains are affiliated with the Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona. That named affiliation identifies a specific tribe directly connected to these two individuals.
Who may request repatriation and evidence rule
Requests may be made by any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization identified in the notice, or by any lineal descendant or tribe/organization not identified who shows by a preponderance of the evidence that they have cultural affiliation. If multiple requests compete, the museum must determine the most appropriate requestor; joint repatriation requests are treated as a single request.
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