More Kansas Native Remains Cleared for Tribal Repatriation
Published Date: 9/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Kansas State Historical Society has finished checking some old human remains and found they belong to Native American tribes. Starting October 30, 2026, these remains can be returned to the tribes connected to them. This process helps honor Native American heritage and involves no costs or hazards.
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Repatriation allowed beginning October 30, 2026
You can request the return of the human remains described in this notice starting on October 30, 2026. The Kansas State Historical Society says the remains represent the physical remains of four Native American individuals and repatriation may occur on or after that date.
Kaw Nation identified as affiliated group
The Kansas State Historical Society determined there is a connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Kaw Nation, Oklahoma. That cultural affiliation is explicitly identified in the notice.
Who may request repatriation and how
Written requests for repatriation must be sent to Dr. Nicole Klarmann at the Kansas State Historical Society. Requests may be submitted by the Indian Tribe(s) named in the notice, by any lineal descendant, or by another tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that proves cultural affiliation; competing requests must be resolved by KSHS.
No hazardous treatments reported for remains
The Kansas State Historical Society reports, 'To the best of our knowledge, no hazardous substances were used to treat any of the human remains.' This indicates the remains were not treated with known hazardous chemicals.
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