On June 10, the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. (BBAHC) recovered human remains from the eroding grave site area located above Kanakanak Beach in Dillingham, Alaska. As required under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), potential claimants are being notified of this event to solicit those who may wish to claim these remains.
Under the BBAHC Eroding Grave Sites Reburial Plan and NAGPRA, potential stakeholders have until Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, to contact BBAHC and submit a claim for the remains. If you have questions or wish to submit a claim, call BBAHC at (907) 842-9480 or toll free (800) 478-5201.