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The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and objects, linked to the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, were removed from a site in LeFlore County, Oklahoma. The museum is responsible for the repatriation of these remains and objects, which may occur after February 18, 2025, to the affiliated tribes or descendants. If there are competing claims, the museum has to determine the most appropriate requestor.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the San Francisco State University NAGPRA Program plans to return three sacred objects, which are ceremonial baskets, to the Jamul Indian Village of California. These items were part of the California Basket Collection at the Treganza Anthropology Museum and are considered important for traditional Native American religious practices. Any other Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations that believe they are culturally connected to these objects can request their return by showing evidence of their affiliation. The repatriation process may start on or after January 29, 2025, and the SF State NAGPRA Program will manage competing claims if they arise.

The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History plans to return a culturally significant coiled basket to the Pechanga Band of Indians, as per the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The basket, initially donated in 1937, is mistakenly labeled as connected to tribes near the Navajo but has been identified as "Mission style," belonging to Southern California Native peoples. The museum has confirmed its cultural importance to the Pechanga Band after consulting with the tribe. Repatriation of the basket is expected to happen after January 29, 2025, unless there are competing claims.

The National Park Service published a notice regarding the completion of an inventory by the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment, Division of Archaeology. This inventory, conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), confirms a cultural connection between certain human remains and artifacts with Native American tribes, including the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The remains and items were found at various locations in Tennessee and may be repatriated starting February 18, 2025, to the rightful tribes or organizations. Competing claims for repatriation will be resolved by determining the most appropriate requestor.

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.

The National Park Service published a notice regarding the repatriation of associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Sonoma State University has completed an inventory showing a cultural connection between these objects and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The notice specifies that requests for repatriation can be submitted by Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or descendants, and repatriation may happen on or after February 18, 2025. The University is responsible for sending this notice to relevant groups.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Angeles National Forest plans to return human remains and cultural objects to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, as per the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and objects were found at two archaeological sites on federal land. The Forest Service has identified at least two individuals and determined that the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation has priority for the disposition. Claims for these items can be made until April 13, 2026; otherwise, they will be considered unclaimed.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced the completion of an inventory of human remains and funerary objects, without identifying any cultural affiliation with current Indian Tribes. They consulted with several tribes, including the Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations. The remains and artifacts, mostly from sites in Tennessee, were excavated during the 1940s. If no other tribes request the transfer by March 11, 2021, the artifacts and remains will be handed over to The Chickasaw Nation, as the items were originally found on land linked to them through historical treaties.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) plans to return two culturally significant items to the Patwin Tribes. These items, a piece of travertine limestone and another lot of missing material, were linked to the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, California, through traditional knowledge. The repatriation is scheduled to occur on or after April 18, 2025, and UC Davis will manage any competing requests for these items.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Sonoma State University is planning to return cultural items to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items, referred to as unassociated funerary objects, were previously collected from various archaeological sites in Sonoma County, California. The university identified a cultural connection to the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, California, and has initiated the process for repatriation. Competing claims must be resolved by Sonoma State University, which will send the relevant notice to interested parties.