University of Connecticut to Repatriate 47 Ancestors, 190 Funerary Objects to Connecticut Tribes
February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSFR) -- The University of Connecticut is preparing to repatriate the remains of 47 Native American individuals and 190 associated funerary objects to two federally recognized tribes in Connecticut, following a completed inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
The action was announced through a notice published by the National Park Service, part of the Department of the Interior. The notice states that repatriation may occur . . .
The action was announced through a notice published by the National Park Service, part of the Department of the Interior. The notice states that repatriation may occur . . .