University of Rhode Island to Repatriate Human Remains to 1 of 2 Wampanoag Tribes
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and an associated funerary object and determined that they are culturally affiliated with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).
The university identified human remains representing at least six individuals across two collections. The Dartmouth case accounts for at least three individuals, with no associated funerar . . .
The university identified human remains representing at least six individuals across two collections. The Dartmouth case accounts for at least three individuals, with no associated funerar . . .