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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Portland Maine Resident Agency (FBI Maine) has conducted an inventory of human remains and funerary objects, resulting in the identification of a cultural link to Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically noting a connection to the Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico. The items, which include a human scalp and a beaded pipe bag, were recovered after being put up for sale at a Maine auction house. Following forensic analysis, it was determined that the scalp displayed Native American ancestral characteristics. The FBI has opened a period for repatriation requests for these items beginning February 18, 2025, allowing recognized tribes or lineal descendants to claim them.

The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky has finished an inventory of Native American human remains and associated items. They have identified a cultural link between these remains and several Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice outlines that repatriation, or the return of these remains and objects, may begin on or after January 6, 2025. This process follows the guidelines of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and any tribe or lineal descendant can request repatriation if they can prove cultural affiliation.

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.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs has completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects and identified a cultural connection with the Pueblo of Nambe in New Mexico. The remains are those of at least 11 Native American individuals, along with 157 associated objects, such as stone tools and ceramics. The repatriation of these items can occur on or after May 19, 2025, with requests being accepted from identified tribes or individuals showing cultural links. Competing claims will be resolved by the Bureau before any repatriation.

The National Park Service has published a notice regarding the repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects held at Sonoma State University under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The notice details that these remains and objects are culturally affiliated with the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians, the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, among others. Repatriation may occur on or after April 16, 2025. Interested Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations can request the repatriation of the remains and objects by contacting the representative listed in the notice.

The National Park Service plans to return human remains and associated funerary objects collected from the Mink Island Site in Alaska to their rightful descendants as specified by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and items were obtained through archaeological efforts and natural erosion processes. The objects, including tools and carved items, have been linked to at least twelve Native American individuals. Disposition is set to occur after April 17, 2025, with claims for these remains encouraged by March 18, 2026, from eligible lineal descendants or tribes.

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has updated its inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, confirming they are culturally linked to present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. This notice corrects previously reported numbers from a 2018 notice, increasing the number of individuals from 207 to 403 and funerary objects from 50 to 83. The notice outlines the process for Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations not mentioned to request the transfer of control over these remains and objects. If no additional requests are made by February 22, 2021, the remains and objects will be returned to the determined Tribes.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service has completed an inventory of funerary objects at the Pu`ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site in Hawaii, determining that these items are culturally affiliated with present-day Native Hawaiian organizations. The funerary objects, which include nails and coffin fragments dating back to John Young's time, were found at a historic site. The National Park Service is inviting Native Hawaiian organizations or representatives to request control of these objects by February 22, 2021. If no additional requests are made, the objects will be transferred to the recognized Native Hawaiian organizations.

The University of Tennessee, McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture has completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, representing at least 68 individuals from sites in Blount County, TN, are affiliated with the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, and Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. The notice outlines procedures for these groups to request repatriation, which could start after April 18, 2025. The involvement of UTK, the National Park Service, and respective Tribal authorities ensures that cultural affiliations inform the repatriation process.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the completion of an inventory of human remains and funerary objects by the Bureau of Reclamation, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains and objects have been linked to the Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation in New Mexico. This notice allows for these items to be returned or repatriated to the tribe starting on or after April 18, 2025. The public can make written requests for repatriation, and in cases of multiple claims, the Bureau will decide the most suitable requestor.