University of Southern Mississippi completes Native American remains inventory
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The University of Southern Mississippi has identified human remains in its possession as the remains of one Native American individual and found a cultural connection with several federally recognized Tribes. The remains are a cranium and mandible reportedly recovered near Millry, Alabama, and no funerary objects are listed with them. Repatriation may begin on or after July 22, 2026. Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations with a valid claim should send a written repatriation request to the university contact listed in the notice.
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Key Changes
- USM has completed its inventory of the human remains under NAGPRA.
- The remains were determined to belong to one Native American individual.
- Repatriation may occur on or after July 22, 2026, following written requests.
Obligations
What this law requires
Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations seeking repatriation of the identified human remains must submit a written repatriation request to Marie Elaine Danforth at the University of Southern Mississippi.
The University of Southern Mississippi may proceed with repatriation of the identified human remains only on or after July 22, 2026, following valid repatriation requests.