BLM Alaska to Repatriate Ancestors Found at Arizona University
Published Date: 6/11/2026
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Summary
The Bureau of Land Management in Alaska has finished checking and identified two Native American ancestors whose remains were found at Arizona State University. These remains can be returned to the affiliated tribes starting July 13, 2026. If you want to request the return, you need to contact the BLM in Anchorage soon—no money changes hands, just respect and care for these ancestors.
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Repatriation available to affiliated tribes
The Bureau of Land Management has identified two Native American ancestors and determined they are affiliated with the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska. Repatriation may occur on or after July 13, 2026; written requests for repatriation must be sent to Robin O. Mills, Bureau of Land Management, 222 W 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage, AK 99513, or emailed to [email protected]. Eligible requestors include the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska and any lineal descendant or tribe/organization that shows by a preponderance of the evidence they are affiliated.
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