Mercyhurst University to Repatriate Native American Human Remains to Various Tribes
December 24, 2025
December 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined that they are culturally affiliated with multiple federally recognized Tribes, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Based on this determination, repatriation of the remains may proceed on or after Jan. 16, 2026. The findings follow a review of collection records, consultation with Tribal representatives, and . . .
