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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 U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, is planning to return human remains to their rightful descendants in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, found in Jefferson County, Washington, and identified as belonging to a Native American individual, may be claimed by lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations by April 20, 2026. After this date, the remains will become unclaimed. The Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex will determine the most appropriate claimant if competing claims are received.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains and determined that they are culturally affiliated with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. This determination is made under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation of the remains can begin on or after April 17, 2025. Requests for repatriation can be made by the identified Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, or by others who can demonstrate cultural affiliation.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, issued a notice under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to return human remains to the appropriate Native American ancestors. The remains, belonging to a Native American individual, were found near historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan. Seven Native American tribes, including the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and others, have priority to claim the remains, but other descendants or tribes can also submit claims. If no claims are made by March 18, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed. Disposition of these remains is planned on or after April 17, 2025.