University of Maine Announces Repatriation of Native American Remains, Burial Objects
March 04, 2026
March 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of Maine will repatriate human remains and 532 associated funerary objects following completion of an inventory conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
A notice published by the National Park Service states that repatriation may occur on or after April 1, 2026. The university determined that the remains represent a minimum of 26 individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials also concluded that the . . .
A notice published by the National Park Service states that repatriation may occur on or after April 1, 2026. The university determined that the remains represent a minimum of 26 individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials also concluded that the . . .