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The Geneva Historical Society has completed an inventory of human remains found at Reed Farm in Ontario County, NY, and determined a cultural link to the Seneca Nation of Indians. These remains, discovered in 1969 and thought to be prehistoric, were officially under the Society's control since 1995. The National Park Service has published a notice, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, that outlines the process for others with potential claims to request control of the remains before they are transferred to the Seneca Nation. Requests for transfer must be submitted by March 1, 2021, if other claimants wish to come forward.

The Buffalo History Museum plans to return a historical item, known as the Red Jacket Peace Medal, to the Seneca Nation of Indians. This decision follows consultations with Native American groups, as the medal is recognized as part of the cultural heritage of the Seneca Nation. The item holds significance because it symbolizes peace and friendship, originally given to Seneca Chief Red Jacket by President George Washington in 1792. The museum has issued a notice for any potential claimants from other tribes or organizations to come forward by March 11, 2021, before proceeding with the transfer.