Inventory Completion Notice for Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory
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This notice clears the way for the possible return of Native American human remains held by the Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory. The laboratory completed an inventory under NAGPRA and found a cultural affiliation between the remains and tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations named in the full notice. Repatriation may take place on or after July 22, 2026. Tribes or organizations seeking return of the remains must send a written request to the Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory.
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Key Changes
- Confirms completion of an inventory of Native American human remains held by Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory
- Identifies cultural affiliation with tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations named in the notice
- Allows repatriation requests, with returns possible on or after July 22, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations seeking repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects must submit a written request to Anthony Ortmann at the Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory, 334 Blackburn Sciences Building, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071, or by email at [email protected].
Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory may proceed with repatriation of the identified human remains and associated funerary objects only on or after July 22, 2026.