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The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They determined a cultural link between the remains and several Native American Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation. The remains, consisting of hair clippings collected from a 19-year-old individual identified as "Bannock," were taken from the Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota in the early 1930s. Repatriation can take place starting April 18, 2025, once suitable requests are received and evaluated.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains collected in the 1930s from two Indian Schools in South Dakota and Oregon. They have determined these remains are of Native American ancestry and are culturally affiliated with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The repatriation process for these remains will begin on or after April 17, 2025, giving these tribes or any other culturally affiliated groups the opportunity to request the return of their ancestors' remains. This process is carried out under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

The National Park Service, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), has announced that the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University completed an inventory of human remains. These remains, which are hair clippings of a 19-year-old identified as "Ukie," were collected at the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, CA, between 1930 and 1933. The museum has determined a cultural affiliation between the remains and the Round Valley Indian Tribes in California. Repatriation of the remains may occur on or after April 17, 2025, to any eligible Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, or lineal descendants, making a valid request.

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).

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 found a cultural connection to the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana. The remains consist of hair clippings from two 15-year-old individuals identified as Blackfoot, collected by James T. Ryan between 1930 and 1933 at the Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. The museum is facilitating the repatriation process, and requests for the return of the remains can be submitted until January 17, 2025. If multiple requests are submitted, the museum will determine the most appropriate recipient.

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 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 established a cultural connection with certain Native American tribes. The remains, in the form of hair clippings, were collected between 1930 and 1933 from various institutions and are linked to the Klamath Tribes. Repatriation of these remains to the appropriate tribes or individuals is set to begin as early as April 17, 2025. If multiple requests for repatriation are received, the museum will determine which request is most suitable.

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 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 Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and has identified cultural affiliations with several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains were collected from various locations, including the Fort Mohave Indian School in Arizona, the Pawnee Indian Reservation in Oklahoma, and the Sherman Institute in California, and consist mostly of hair clippings. Repatriation of these remains may begin after April 16, 2025, and requests for repatriation can be submitted by affiliated tribes, organizations, or individuals who provide sufficient evidence of a cultural connection.