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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 United States Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Hawaii plans to return human remains found on federal land to Native Hawaiian organizations, Native Tribes, or lineal descendants, as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). If no claims are made by March 18, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed. Skeleton remains were discovered in October 2023 at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Hawaii. Organizations and families given priority for claiming these remains include The Kahua Foundation, Nation of Hawaii, and severalohana (families) such as Ohana Kamakea-Ohelo andOhana Kane.

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 Geneva Historical Society has completed an inventory of human remains found at Reed Farm in Ontario County, NY, and determined a cultural link to the Seneca Nation of Indians. These remains, discovered in 1969 and thought to be prehistoric, were officially under the Society's control since 1995. The National Park Service has published a notice, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, that outlines the process for others with potential claims to request control of the remains before they are transferred to the Seneca Nation. Requests for transfer must be submitted by March 1, 2021, if other claimants wish to come forward.

The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service plan to return human remains found on Federal or Tribal lands to the appropriate lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations. These remains, which are believed to be of Native American ancestry, were discovered in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. The Forest Service encourages any rightful claimants to come forward by December 30, 2025; otherwise, the remains will be considered unclaimed. If conflicting claims arise, the Forest Service will determine the most suitable party for disposition.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Gila National Forest (GNF) plans to handle the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects found on federal or tribal lands according to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains are identified as those of Native American ancestry. Priority for disposition is given to specific tribes, including the Fort Sill Apache Tribe, Hopi Tribe, Mescalero Apache Tribe, Pueblo of Acoma, and the Zuni Tribe. Written claims by eligible parties must be submitted by March 18, 2026; if no claims are received by then, the remains and objects may be deemed unclaimed.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), History Colorado has completed an inventory of human remains, identifying a cultural link between these remains and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado. The inventory includes locks and braids of human hair taken in the 1890s and a shirt with attached human hair. Repatriation of these remains to recognized tribes or lineal descendants may begin after January 6, 2025. Competing requests for repatriation are resolved by History Colorado, and they are responsible for notifying the relevant tribes and organizations.