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The Prescott National Forest plans to handle the disposition of Native American human remains found on federal or tribal land, as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains date back to discoveries in 2014 and 2020 in Yavapai County, Arizona. Disposition will go to the most appropriate Native American organization unless a claim is made by January 20, 2026, after which the remains will be considered unclaimed. The remains are currently held securely, and the process prioritizes cultural affiliations determined by consultations.

The University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH), has identified remains of two individuals believed to be of Native American ancestry from a site in Duval County, Florida. These remains are culturally affiliated with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The notice, issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), states that repatriation of these remains may begin on or after April 16, 2025. Competing requests for repatriation will be considered, and the most appropriate requestor will be determined by the FLMNH.

The National Park Service, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, has finished an inventory of human remains at the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in Hawaii. Upon consultation with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, they determined a cultural connection between these remains and some present-day Native American groups. These remains, identified as Native American, were found in 1971 and mistakenly labeled as animal bones until 2019. If no further claims are received by March 26, 2021, the remains will be transferred to identified descendants or representatives.

The National Park Service issued a notice about the disposition of human remains found in the Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico. These remains are believed to belong to at least 10 Native American individuals and were discovered at a historical site associated with the Gallina culture. The remains will be returned to either the lineal descendants or one of several identified Native American tribes if claimed by December 30, 2025. If no claims are made by that date, the remains will be considered unclaimed.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University plans to return four culturally significant items to the Osage Nation, as they qualify as objects of cultural patrimony under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, woven bags or satchels collected in the early 1900s, are important to the Osage Tribe's heritage. Requests for the repatriation of these items can be made by other qualified tribes or lineal descendants until February 18, 2025, when the repatriation may occur. The National Park Service is assisting with the notice but is not responsible for the determinations made regarding the items' return.

In compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Milwaukee Public Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and identified them as culturally affiliated with certain Native American tribes. The museum plans to repatriate these items to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin starting on or after January 29, 2025. If multiple repatriation requests are received, the museum will determine the most appropriate requestor. The National Park Service published this notice, but the determinations and responsibilities rest with the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Princeton University has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found that the human remains in their collection are culturally affiliated with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California. These remains were originally collected in the late 1800s from Tomales Bay, CA, by a zoologist and later became part of Princeton's museum collection. Repatriation of the remains can occur after January 6, 2025, provided requests come from culturally affiliated tribes or proven descendants. Competing requests will be evaluated to find the most appropriate group for repatriation.

The University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology, has cataloged human remains and determined a cultural connection with certain Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, originating from the Luthi site in Kansas, could be related to the Northern Arapaho Tribe, the Kaw Nation, and the Pawnee Nation. Repatriation, or the process of returning these remains to the identified tribes, might start after April 18, 2025. The University of Tennessee is responsible for handling repatriation requests and determining the appropriate requestor if multiple claims are made.

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.

In a notice published by the National Park Service, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University announced it has identified cultural connections between human remains in its collection and several Native American tribes, including the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The remains, mainly consisting of hair clippings, were collected from various Indian schools and reservations between 1930 and 1933. Repatriation, or the return of these remains to the respective tribes or lineal descendants, can begin on or after May 12, 2025. The notice details the inventory of remains and the process for requesting their repatriation, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).