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The University of California San Diego plans to return cultural items to the Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma and potentially other eligible groups under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, including three historical ledger books, are significant to the tribe and were originally collected in the late 1800s. Repatriation may begin on or after May 19, 2025, and requests must be submitted in writing. If multiple requests are received, the university will determine the most suitable recipient.

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) has completed an inventory of human remains and determined a cultural connection with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California. The remains, collected from various locations in California, represent at least 27 individuals of Native American ancestry. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), these remains are eligible for repatriation, which may begin on or after April 28, 2025. Interested parties, including tribes and lineal descendants, can submit written requests for repatriation.

The Field Museum in Chicago plans to return 11 cultural items to the Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria in California. These items, removed from Tulare Lake in 1901 and including baskets and stone tools, are considered sacred and necessary for current Native American religious practices. The museum intends to complete the repatriation by January 13, 2025, but other eligible tribes or descendants can also request the items if they prove their affiliation. The National Park Service published this notice under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) guidelines.

The National Park Service, as part of its responsibilities under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), announced the intent of the U.S. Forest Service to return human remains and associated funerary items found in the Santa Fe National Forest to relatives or tribes. These items, which include human remains and 46 funerary objects like pottery sherds and charcoal fragments, were discovered at a site in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Tribes with priority for claiming these remains include the Hopi Tribe and several Pueblo tribes, among others. If no claims are made by December 30, 2025, the remains and objects may be classified as unclaimed.

The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia has completed an inventory of human remains and confirmed a cultural connection to Native Hawaiian ancestry. In line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the remains, which include a radius, a cranium, and a placental corrosion preparation, will be repatriated to the Hui Iwi Kuamo'o or other appropriate claimants. Repatriation can start after April 17, 2025, and anyone wanting to claim the remains must submit a request showing a cultural affiliation. If multiple requests are received, the museum will decide who should receive the remains.

The Kikuchi Center at Kaua'i Community College plans to return certain cultural items that meet the criteria for unassociated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, including a 19th-century non-human bone toothbrush, a kapa beater, and three coral abraders, are believed to be linked to Native Hawaiian burial practices. The repatriation process may start on or after January 13, 2025, and will involve consulting with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations that have shown a cultural connection to these items. If there are multiple requests for the same items, the Kikuchi Center will determine the most appropriate requestor.

In a notice published by the National Park Service, Marshall University announced that it has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects following the requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains and artifacts were linked to several Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations and may be repatriated to these groups starting February 18, 2025. Interested parties, including identified Tribes or any potential descendants, can submit requests for the repatriation, which will be reviewed to determine the rightful claimants.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found cultural affiliations between certain human remains and associated funerary objects and Native American Tribes, specifically The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The notice outlines the types and origins of these remains and objects, which were excavated in Georgia and have been held at the University of Georgia. Repatriation requests can be made by eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants, and repatriation could begin on or after April 28, 2025. The National Park Service published this notice, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the determinations and repatriation process.

The School District of Philadelphia has completed an inventory of human remains found during a clean-up at Central High School and determined that there are no direct descendants or specific Native American tribes connected to them. These findings are in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The remains may be returned to any claimant, such as a lineal descendant or Native Tribe, who can sufficiently prove a relationship. The repatriation is slated to happen on or after April 18, 2025, if any valid claims are made.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the National Forests in Florida plans to return the remains of one Native American individual and 586 associated items found at Salt Springs in the Ocala National Forest to their descendants or affiliated tribes. These items include pottery, shell, and tool artifacts considered cultural and funerary objects. Priority is given to claims from the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Claims must be submitted by December 5, 2025, after which unclaimed remains and objects could be processed further.