Kansas State Historical Society Plans Return of Ancestral Remains, Funerary Objects to Native American Tribes
April 18, 2026
April 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, is moving forward with the return of ancestral human remains and funerary objects to Native American tribes after completing an inventory under federal requirements.
The action outlines findings that connect the remains of at least 59 individuals to Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and the Kaw Nation. Officials determined cultural affiliation using geographic information and historical context tied to where th . . .
The action outlines findings that connect the remains of at least 59 individuals to Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and the Kaw Nation. Officials determined cultural affiliation using geographic information and historical context tied to where th . . .