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The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky plans to return a collection of 227 cultural items to Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items, which are mostly artifacts associated with ancient burial practices, are believed to be linked to tribes such as the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Shawnee Tribe. The return of these objects is in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Requests for repatriation by other recognized groups can be submitted by January 6, 2025, at the earliest.

The University of Tennessee's Department of Anthropology and the Kansas State Historical Society have completed an inventory of human remains and artifacts linked to Native American tribes as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They determined that the remains, found in Meade County, Kansas, and the artifacts, belong to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma. The remains and artifacts may be repatriated to the identified tribes from April 17, 2025. Competing claims for repatriation will be assessed to determine the appropriate requestor.

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.

The National Park Service, under the Interior Department, has issued a notice about the Ohio History Connection finishing its inventory of human remains and related funerary objects as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This notice determines cultural affiliations between the remains and a specific list of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The human remains, representing a minimum of 1,399 individuals and over 4,600 associated objects, originate from various archaeological sites in Wood County, Ohio. Repatriation of these remains and objects to the affiliated tribes may begin on or after April 16, 2025, pending any written requests from descendant communities.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District (USACE Tulsa) plans to handle human remains and funerary objects uncovered from Federal or Tribal lands according to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The Chickasaw Nation has the first claim to these remains and objects, which were discovered at the old Willis Cemetery site. If no additional claims are received by January 20, 2026, they will be deemed unclaimed. Interested parties, such as descendants or tribes, are encouraged to contact the USACE Tulsa by February 18, 2025, if they wish to claim these remains and objects.

The California State University, Sacramento plans to return a cultural item to the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The item is a baby cradle basket made in the 1950s by a member of the tribe, and efforts will be taken to ensure its proper repatriation by April 17, 2025. People or organizations with claims related to this item can submit repatriation requests to the authorized representative. If there are multiple requests, the university will decide the rightful claimant.

In line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Florida Museum of Natural History has created an inventory of human remains and associated objects. These items have been linked culturally to Native American groups, namely the Seminole Tribe of Florida and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The remains and artifacts come from two Florida sites—Waddell's Mill and Marine Street. Repatriation of these items is scheduled to begin after February 18, 2025, with formal requests considered by the museum.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plans to return human remains and funerary items to descendants, an Indian Tribe, or a Native Hawaiian organization, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and items, found in Navajo County, Arizona, have cultural ties to the Hopi of Arizona, Pueblo of Acoma, and Zuni Tribe. Claims for these items are accepted until January 20, 2026. If there are multiple claims, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will decide who receives them based on evidence.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex intends to return 98 cultural items to Native American groups under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, which include artifacts like a stone anchor and glass trade beads, were collected from a burial site in Clark County, Washington. The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, along with the Chinook Nation, are working together on this repatriation. The items' return to eligible claimants may begin on or after May 19, 2025.

The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History plans to return a cultural item, a coiled basket, as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This basket is considered a sacred object with cultural significance linked to specific Native American tribes, identified through traditional knowledge and expert opinions. The item is connected to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. Repatriation may occur on or after April 28, 2025, and interested parties can request repatriation if they can show cultural affiliation or lineage.