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Mercyhurst University has conducted an inventory of human remains in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They found that the remains do not have a known lineal descendant or any cultural affiliation with an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Interested parties can request repatriation of the remains by showing evidence of cultural ties, and these requests will be considered starting May 30, 2025. The National Park Service has published the notice, but Mercyhurst University is responsible for the determinations and any actions taken regarding the remains.

In a notice from the National Park Service, Mercyhurst University has conducted an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found a cultural connection between the remains of one individual and certain Native American Tribes. The remains, originally part of an Ohio museum collection, may be repatriated to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida, or The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, starting May 30, 2025. Any tribe, individual, or descendant not initially identified may also request repatriation if they can prove their connection. The university will handle any competing requests before returning the remains.