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The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University plans to return a sacred object, an akua hulu manu (feathered god image) from Hawai`i, to the lineal descendant under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The object, which has a historical connection to Kamehameha I, may be repatriated starting April 28, 2025. The notice allows for additional repatriation requests from other lineal descendants or affiliated tribes, and if there are competing requests, the museum will determine the most appropriate recipient. This notice was issued by the National Park Service as part of its administrative duties under NAGPRA.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has announced the completion of an inventory of human remains and has identified a cultural connection between the remains and two Native American tribes: the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The remains were found near LeCompte Catholic Church Cemetery in Corson County, South Dakota, and currently reside with the South Dakota State Historical Society Archaeological Research Center. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the remains may be returned to these tribes on or after May 12, 2025. If multiple groups request the remains, the Omaha District will decide who has the strongest claim.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art plans to return two cultural items—a girl's dress and a tobacco bag—to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. These items are considered sacred and have significant cultural importance to the tribes. The museum received the items in 2019 from collectors who did not have documentation of their origin. If other groups or individuals can demonstrate a cultural connection to these items, they can request repatriation as well. The return of the items could happen on or after April 17, 2025.

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.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University plans to return cultural items to the Northern Arapaho Tribe from the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming, as outlined under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items include a medicine rattle and a headdress that originally belonged to Chief Yellow Calf and were acquired in 1931 before being donated to the museum in 1957. The repatriation can occur after May 30, 2025, and the museum will consider additional requests from Southern organizations with proven cultural ties to the items. The determination process is solely the museum's responsibility, and the National Park Service facilitates this announcement without being liable for these decisions.

The Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Marquette Mission Park in St. Ignace, Michigan, completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary items, finding no cultural link to present-day tribes. Consultation was conducted with various tribes, while an invitation to consult was extended to others. The remains predate European contact and reflect the diverse cultures historically present in the area. Tribes interested in claiming the remains must submit requests by March 1, 2021, or disposition will proceed to the listed tribes.

Marshall University has completed an inventory of human remains and determined a cultural affiliation with several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. These remains were found at Huntington Mound in West Virginia and were identified during a review of a collection at the University's Geology Department. The University is making plans under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act to repatriate these remains starting February 18, 2025. Repurchasers can include the listed tribes or any other group proving a connection; in cases of multiple claims, Marshall University will decide the most appropriate requestor.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT has completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects and determined their cultural link to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Repatriation of these remains and objects may begin on or after May 30, 2025. Interested parties may submit written requests for repatriation, and if there are competing requests, the Bruce Museum will decide the most appropriate recipient. The notice, managed by the National Park Service, outlines the requirements for the repatriation process and the museum's responsibilities in notifying affiliated tribes.

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.

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.