The Deschutes National Forest has completed an inventory in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and identified human remains and funerary objects linked to Native American Tribes. These remains and objects, found in different locations within the forest, show a cultural connection to the Burns Paiute Tribe, the Klamath Tribes, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The repatriation of these items can occur from April 18, 2025, onwards, and requests can be made by tribes or lineal descendants who demonstrate cultural affiliation. The National Park Service published this notice but is not responsible for the determinations made.
Simple Explanation
The Deschutes National Forest has found some old things and bones that belonged to Native American Tribes and are ready to give them back to the tribes starting April 18, 2025. But there are some questions about how they'll decide who gets the things if more than one group asks and what happens if no one asks for them.