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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12563
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, identifying human remains with cultural ties to certain Indian Tribes. The remains, specifically hair clippings from a 15-year-old identified as "Concow," were collected in the early 1930s at the Sherman Institute in California and later donated to the museum. The museum confirms a cultural connection between the remains and the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California and the Round Valley Indian Tribes. The repatriation of these remains may proceed after April 17, 2025, with requests accepted from affiliated tribes or other qualifying claimants.

    Simple Explanation

    The museum at Harvard found some very old hair from a Native American teenager and decided to return it to its rightful tribe because it belongs to them. They are making sure everything is right before giving it back.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6004
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University plans to return four culturally significant items to the Osage Nation, as they qualify as objects of cultural patrimony under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, woven bags or satchels collected in the early 1900s, are important to the Osage Tribe's heritage. Requests for the repatriation of these items can be made by other qualified tribes or lineal descendants until February 18, 2025, when the repatriation may occur. The National Park Service is assisting with the notice but is not responsible for the determinations made regarding the items' return.

    Simple Explanation

    Harvard's museum is giving back some special bags to the Osage Nation because they are very important to them. If other Native American tribes want these bags too, they have until February 18, 2025, to ask for them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12562
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Park Service, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), has announced that the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University completed an inventory of human remains. These remains, which are hair clippings of a 19-year-old identified as "Ukie," were collected at the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, CA, between 1930 and 1933. The museum has determined a cultural affiliation between the remains and the Round Valley Indian Tribes in California. Repatriation of the remains may occur on or after April 17, 2025, to any eligible Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, or lineal descendants, making a valid request.

    Simple Explanation

    The Peabody Museum at Harvard found some old hair clippings from a person named Ukie and figured out they belong to a group called the Round Valley Indian Tribes, so they plan to give the hair back to them after April 17, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12776
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains are hair clippings taken from a 15-year-old identified as "Chemehuevi" during the early 1930s at the Fort Mohave Indian School, Arizona. The museum has determined there is a cultural connection with the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Repatriation of the remains may proceed after April 18, 2025, with requests being accepted from relevant tribes or individuals who demonstrate the necessary cultural or lineal affiliation.

    Simple Explanation

    The museum at Harvard has found some hair from a Native American teenager that was taken a long time ago. They figured out who it belongs to and plan to give it back to the right group of people who can prove it belongs to them, starting soon.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12787
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They determined a cultural link between the remains and several Native American Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation. The remains, consisting of hair clippings collected from a 19-year-old individual identified as "Bannock," were taken from the Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota in the early 1930s. Repatriation can take place starting April 18, 2025, once suitable requests are received and evaluated.

    Simple Explanation

    The Peabody Museum found out that some hair from a Native American student in the 1930s belonged to a tribe, and now they are giving it back to the tribe because it's the right thing to do.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102944
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, part of Harvard University, plans to return two sacred cultural items to the Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico. These items, a shield and a cover, were originally acquired from the community by Mr. Sprigelburg, then bought by Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop in 1915, and donated to the museum in 1916. Requests for repatriation can be made by any individual or group who can prove they are related to the artefacts, and the repatriation process may start as early as January 17, 2025. The museum will handle requests and make determinations for the most appropriate recipient if there are multiple requests.

    Simple Explanation

    The Peabody Museum wants to give back two special items, a shield and a cover, to the Pueblo of Santa Ana in New Mexico, starting in January 2025, because they are important to the tribe's culture and were taken a long time ago. This process follows a law called NAGPRA, which helps return sacred items to Native American tribes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15438
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce invites public comments on whether certain scientific instruments, which various universities propose to import duty-free, are available domestically. These instruments are mainly lasers and microscopes intended for advanced scientific research in fields like quantum physics, materials science, and biological studies. The applicants include prestigious institutions like Harvard University, University of Colorado, and Duke University, all claiming no equivalent U.S.-made instruments exist. The deadline for written comments is May 1, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce is asking people if it's okay for some universities to bring in special science tools, like lasers and microscopes, without paying extra fees, because they can't find them in the U.S. and need them for important research.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15479
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    In a notice published by the National Park Service, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University announced it has identified cultural connections between human remains in its collection and several Native American tribes, including the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The remains, mainly consisting of hair clippings, were collected from various Indian schools and reservations between 1930 and 1933. Repatriation, or the return of these remains to the respective tribes or lineal descendants, can begin on or after May 12, 2025. The notice details the inventory of remains and the process for requesting their repatriation, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

    Simple Explanation

    The Peabody Museum found out which tribes some old hair clippings belong to, and they plan to give them back to the tribes, like the Oglala Sioux, starting in May 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15478
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of a funerary object under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The item, a pair of beaded child's moccasins identified as "Sioux," was found to be connected to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. Repatriation of the moccasins may happen on or after May 12, 2025, to the rightful descendant or tribe. Competing claims for the object will be assessed to determine the most suitable party for repatriation.

    Simple Explanation

    The Peabody Museum at Harvard found some special shoes that belonged to a Sioux child and plans to give them back to the Sioux tribes in Montana if no one else claims them by May 12, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16531
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains, determining cultural affiliations with certain Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains, consisting of hair clippings from 23 individuals of Native American ancestry, were collected from various locations in Alaska and Oregon during the early 1930s. These remains are linked to numerous Native communities, including the Chinik Eskimo Community and others. The repatriation process for these remains is set to begin after May 19, 2025, allowing tribes and lineal descendants to submit requests for their return under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

    Simple Explanation

    The Peabody Museum at Harvard looked at old hair clippings from Native Americans and figured out which tribes they came from. Now, they plan to give the hair back to the tribes, starting in May 2025.

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