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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). These remains are hair clippings taken from a 15-year-old identified as "Chemehuevi" during the early 1930s at the Fort Mohave Indian School, Arizona. The museum has determined there is a cultural connection with the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Repatriation of the remains may proceed after April 18, 2025, with requests being accepted from relevant tribes or individuals who demonstrate the necessary cultural or lineal affiliation.

The Prescott National Forest intends to transfer a funerary object, a ceramic jar, found near human remains in Arizona, to eligible descendants or Native Tribes as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The Hopi Tribe of Arizona has been identified as having priority for this object. Claims for its disposition must be submitted by January 8, 2026. If there are competing claims, the Prescott National Forest will determine the rightful claimant, and this transfer can occur after February 18, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands plans to transfer the remains and an associated ceremonial object of a Native American individual, found in Sioux County, Nebraska, to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. This intent follows the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) guidelines. Claims for the remains and object need to be submitted by January 16, 2026; otherwise, they will be considered unclaimed. Disposition may occur after February 18, 2025, unless competing claims arise, in which case the most suitable claimant will be chosen.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), after consulting with certain Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, has decided that some cultural items found in Alabama are unassociated funerary objects. These items, linked to Native American burials, are subject to repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Tribes or Native Hawaiian groups not already identified in the notice can claim these items by sending a written request by March 1, 2021. After this date, if no new claims are made, the TVA will transfer the items to the specified Tribes.

The No Man's Land Museum in Goodwell, Oklahoma, has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The museum determined that there are no lineal descendants or tribes with cultural connections to these remains. However, repatriation of the remains can proceed after February 18, 2025, if requested by a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization that can prove a connection. The museum undertook consultations with several tribes, though no affiliation was found.

The Deschutes National Forest has completed an inventory in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and identified human remains and funerary objects linked to Native American Tribes. These remains and objects, found in different locations within the forest, show a cultural connection to the Burns Paiute Tribe, the Klamath Tribes, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The repatriation of these items can occur from April 18, 2025, onwards, and requests can be made by tribes or lineal descendants who demonstrate cultural affiliation. The National Park Service published this notice but is not responsible for the determinations made.

The University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains, identifying them as belonging to a Native American individual from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), these remains can be repatriated starting May 19, 2025. Interested groups, including the Seminole Tribe and other eligible Native groups or lineal descendants, can submit written requests for the repatriation of these remains. The National Park Service published this notice, but the responsibility for determining the rightful claimants lies with the University of Florida.

The Tonto National Forest plans to repatriate human remains and cultural items from Federal or Tribal lands to Native American tribes, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The notice states that the disposition may take place after April 16, 2025, but the items will be deemed unclaimed if no claim is made by March 17, 2026. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has priority, but other descendants or tribes with evidence can also submit claims. If there are competing claims, the Tonto National Forest will decide the most suitable recipient.

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.