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The Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay plans to handle the transfer of human remains found on federal or tribal lands back to the rightful Native Hawaiian descendants or organizations, as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, representing at least one Native Hawaiian individual, were found during an archaeological test in January 2024. If a claim isn't made by March 19, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed. Several Native Hawaiian organizations and individuals have been prioritized for receiving the remains, but others can also submit claims by proving they have a right to do so.

The Harvard University Archives at Pusey Library have completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining a cultural link between the remains and the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. These remains, unearthed from an "Indian grave" in Lake George, NY, in 1883, have no associated funerary objects and were transferred to Harvard in 1971. Repatriation may start on or after January 17, 2025, following requests from the culturally linked tribes or lineal descendants. If multiple requests are received, the most suitable requestor will be chosen by Harvard University Archives.

The University of California, Davis has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They found that these remains and objects are culturally linked to the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in California. Written requests for the return of these items can be made by the tribes or a cultural descendant by April 18, 2025. If there are competing claims for repatriation, UC Davis will decide on the most appropriate party.

The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands plans to transfer human remains and funerary objects, found in South Dakota, back to Native American tribes as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The identified tribes with priority for this process include the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, several Sioux and Cheyenne River Tribes, among others. If any tribe or descendant wants to claim the remains, they must send a written request by January 16, 2026. If competing claims occur, the Forest Service will decide on the appropriate claimant. Disposition may start after February 18, 2025.

The National Park Service announced its plan to return human remains found at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Nevada to the descendants or tribal group with the strongest claim. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), these remains, identified as Native American, can be claimed by any lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains are primarily intended for the Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Nevada, but other parties can also submit claims based on evidence. If no claims are received by April 20, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed.

Michigan State University plans to return 40 cultural items to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, which include ceramics and metal artifacts, were originally removed from a burial site on Mackinac Island, Michigan in 1969. The university has identified a connection between these items and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Michigan. Other eligible tribes or organizations can also request repatriation of the items by showing cultural affiliation, with the repatriation process beginning as soon as April 16, 2025.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects, as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and objects have a cultural link to several Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations which are specified in the notice. Repatriation can occur on or after January 29, 2025, and requests can be made by affected tribes and organizations, or other parties proving a cultural affiliation. If multiple requests emerge, the university will decide the most suitable recipient.

The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM) completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying the remains of 31 Native American individuals and 18 associated funerary objects from the Pipe Site Complex in Wisconsin. The remains and objects have been culturally affiliated with several tribes, including the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and others. Repatriation may start on or after May 19, 2025, with eligible Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations able to request the return of these remains and objects. If multiple requests are made, UWM will determine the most appropriate requestor following NAGPRA guidelines.

The Arizona State Museum, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), plans to return certain objects of cultural patrimony to affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The items include a lot of modified bone, originally obtained by the Gila Pueblo Foundation in 1934, and now linked to the United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California. The repatriation can happen after May 12, 2025, and other tribes can request the items if they show they have cultural ties. If there are conflicting requests, the museum will decide the most appropriate recipient.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service at Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, plans to transfer the human remains found on Federal or Tribal lands to the correct Native American families or groups, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, discovered during an analysis at the Aniakchak Bay Village Site in Alaska, belong to at least one person of Native American ancestry and are currently stored in Anchorage, Alaska. The Chignik Bay Tribal Council and several other Native American communities have the first rights to claim these remains. If there are no valid claims by March 18, 2026, the remains will become unclaimed.