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The Kikuchi Center at Kaua'i Community College plans to return certain cultural items that meet the criteria for unassociated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, including a 19th-century non-human bone toothbrush, a kapa beater, and three coral abraders, are believed to be linked to Native Hawaiian burial practices. The repatriation process may start on or after January 13, 2025, and will involve consulting with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations that have shown a cultural connection to these items. If there are multiple requests for the same items, the Kikuchi Center will determine the most appropriate requestor.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the Kikuchi Center at Kaua`i Community College has completed an inventory of human remains and a bone fish hook associated with them. They determined a cultural link between these remains and Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation to the rightful tribes or organizations may begin as early as January 6, 2025, with requests needing to be sent to Jason Ford at the Kikuchi Center. If there are competing claims, the Kikuchi Center will decide the most appropriate recipient prior to repatriation.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Kikuchi Center at Kaua'i Community College has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. They have established a cultural affiliation between these items and Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation of these items to the identified groups may occur on or after January 13, 2025. The Kikuchi Center will handle any requests for repatriation and has established a process to ensure the remains are returned to the appropriate cultural groups.