Mississippi Lists Remains for Tribal Return
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and related items from an old site. These remains and objects are linked to certain Indian Tribes, and they can be returned to those tribes starting July 13, 2026. This means families and tribes can soon reclaim their ancestors’ belongings with no cost involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Determination: 62 Individuals Affiliated with Quapaw Nation
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History determined the human remains represent at least 62 individuals from site 22CO601 (Humber) and identified 13 lots of associated funerary objects. Through tribal consultation, these remains and objects were identified as culturally affiliated with the Quapaw Nation.
Repatriation Available Starting July 13, 2026
Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice may occur on or after July 13, 2026. Requests must be sent in writing to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (contact: Jaquelin Padilla, NAGPRA Coordinator) at the address or email provided in the notice.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Written requests for repatriation may be submitted by any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice, or by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that shows by a preponderance of the evidence that they are culturally affiliated. Requests for joint repatriation are treated as a single request; if competing requests are received, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History must determine the most appropriate requestor.
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