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The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains, determining a cultural connection between the remains and certain Native American tribes, specifically the Pueblo of Zia in New Mexico. The remains, consisting of hair clippings from individuals aged 12 to 15, were collected at the U.S. Indian Vocational School in New Mexico between 1930 and 1933. Repatriation of these remains, which aligns with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), can begin as early as February 18, 2025. Interested parties, such as lineal descendants or tribes, are invited to submit requests for repatriation.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has announced through a notice that it has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, collected from the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in Oklahoma in the early 1930s, have been culturally affiliated with the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma. The museum plans to repatriate these remains starting January 17, 2025, and is accepting requests from the identified tribes and potential descendants. If multiple requests are received, the museum will decide on the most appropriate recipient.

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 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.

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 found a cultural connection to the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana. The remains consist of hair clippings from two 15-year-old individuals identified as Blackfoot, collected by James T. Ryan between 1930 and 1933 at the Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. The museum is facilitating the repatriation process, and requests for the return of the remains can be submitted until January 17, 2025. If multiple requests are submitted, the museum will determine the most appropriate recipient.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains collected from the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, California, as per the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The museum has identified a cultural affiliation between the remains, specifically hair clippings of a Pomo individual, and several Pomo Indian tribes in California. Requests for repatriation of the remains can be submitted by these tribes or lineal descendants, and repatriation may happen after April 18, 2025. The National Park Service published this notice as part of its responsibilities under NAGPRA.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and has identified cultural affiliations with several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains were collected from various locations, including the Fort Mohave Indian School in Arizona, the Pawnee Indian Reservation in Oklahoma, and the Sherman Institute in California, and consist mostly of hair clippings. Repatriation of these remains may begin after April 16, 2025, and requests for repatriation can be submitted by affiliated tribes, organizations, or individuals who provide sufficient evidence of a cultural connection.

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). The remains, identified as belonging to a 20-year-old Native American individual from the Wailaki tribe, were collected from the Sherman Institute in California. Repatriation of these remains to the Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians of California may occur on or after April 17, 2025. The museum welcomes repatriation requests from any Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants meeting the required criteria.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University plans to return a cultural item, specifically a sacred akua hulu manu (feathered god image) associated with Hawaiian chief Kekuaokalani, to its rightful steward. This repatriation can occur on or after February 18, 2025, and has been determined based on input from a known lineal descendant. Additional requests for repatriation may be submitted by any descendant, tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization that can demonstrate a rightful connection to the item. The final decision will prioritize the most appropriate requestor and may involve joint repatriation.

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).