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In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains and identified a cultural connection with Indian Tribes, specifically the Onondaga Nation. Two individuals' remains were identified, and the museum is preparing to repatriate these remains. If multiple requests for repatriation arise, the museum will decide the appropriate recipient before proceeding. The repatriation can start after April 17, 2025.

The University of Tennessee's Department of Anthropology and the Kansas State Historical Society have completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They determined a cultural connection between these items and the Kaw Nation and Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. The remains and objects, originating from a known Pawnee village site in Kansas, may be returned starting May 30, 2025. While challenging competing claims for repatriation will be handled by these institutions, they also ensure communication with relevant tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, intends to return human remains and cultural items found in the Coronado National Forest. These items, which include ceramics, stone tools, and other artifacts, are linked to Native American heritage and will be rehomed with the communities currently holding priority, such as the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Tohono O'odham Nation. Claims for these items must be submitted by March 19, 2026, and if multiple claims are made, the Forest Service will determine the rightful owners. The process is managed by the National Park Service and is supported by federal law.

The Illinois State Museum has identified a cultural connection between certain human remains and funerary objects and various Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and objects, gathered from the Fisher Site in Will County, Illinois, date back to A.D. 800-1400 and parts of the late 17th century. Repatriation of these objects may commence after April 16, 2025, to the affiliated tribes or any other eligible parties who prove cultural affiliation. Competing claims will be resolved by the Museum to determine the rightful claimant.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service in the Tonto National Forest is planning to repatriate Native American human remains and cultural items as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items come from archaeological sites mostly in Gila County, Arizona, and will be returned to the appropriate Native American tribes, including the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Hopi Tribe. Written claims for these items must be submitted by March 17, 2026, and if no claims are received, the items will remain unclaimed. The repatriation process is set to begin on April 16, 2025.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found cultural affiliations between certain human remains and associated funerary objects and Native American Tribes, specifically The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The notice outlines the types and origins of these remains and objects, which were excavated in Georgia and have been held at the University of Georgia. Repatriation requests can be made by eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants, and repatriation could begin on or after April 28, 2025. The National Park Service published this notice, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the determinations and repatriation process.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Gila National Forest plans to transfer human remains and funerary objects found on federal or tribal lands to their rightful descendants or associated Native American tribes. This action is in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Claims for these items can be made until March 18, 2026, and if competing claims arise, the Gila National Forest must decide the most suitable claimant. Priority for disposition has been given to tribes such as the Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico, and the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico.

The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology at Phillips Academy has completed an inventory of human remains and related objects as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They found a cultural connection between the remains and artifacts with several Native American tribes, including the Cherokee Nation and The Osage Nation. Repatriation of these remains and objects can begin after January 6, 2025, and requests must be made by tribes or individuals showing clear evidence of connection. The National Park Service published this notice, although decisions about the remains are made solely by the Institute.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains from the Flandreau Indian School, South Dakota. These remains, consisting of hair clippings from two Chippewa individuals, have been determined to be culturally affiliated with the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Wisconsin. The museum has invited requests for repatriation, which can be submitted starting April 17, 2025, by either the identified tribe or other tribes and lineal descendants with sufficient evidence of cultural affiliation. If there are multiple requests, the museum will determine the most appropriate recipient for repatriation.

The National Park Service has issued a notice regarding the Arizona Army National Guard's plan to return human remains and funeral objects found on federal or tribal land to the Hopi Tribe of Arizona. These remains and objects, discovered in 2021 during an archaeological survey at Camp Navajo in Arizona, have been linked to Native American ancestry. The notice specifies that any claims should be submitted by January 20, 2026, and if no claims are received, the remains will be considered unclaimed. The Hopi Tribe has been given priority for the disposition, but other Native American tribes or related descendants may also submit claims if they believe they have a rightful claim.