The United States Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Hawaii plans to return human remains found on federal land to Native Hawaiian organizations, Native Tribes, or lineal descendants, as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). If no claims are made by March 18, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed. Skeleton remains were discovered in October 2023 at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Hawaii. Organizations and families given priority for claiming these remains include The Kahua Foundation, Nation of Hawaii, and severalohana (families) such as Ohana Kamakea-Ohelo andOhana Kane.
Simple Explanation
The Marine Corps in Hawaii found some old bones where they train, and they want to give them back to the Native Hawaiian families or groups they belong to. They hope someone claims them by next March; otherwise, they won't know who they go to.