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The Arizona State Museum, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), plans to return certain objects of cultural patrimony to affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The items include a lot of modified bone, originally obtained by the Gila Pueblo Foundation in 1934, and now linked to the United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California. The repatriation can happen after May 12, 2025, and other tribes can request the items if they show they have cultural ties. If there are conflicting requests, the museum will decide the most appropriate recipient.

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 U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and objects, linked to various locations like Atka Island, Agattu Island, and Tanaga Island in Alaska, are culturally affiliated with Native American groups, particularly the Native Village of Atka. The notice outlines that eligible Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations can request the repatriation of the remains and objects. Repatriation may begin after April 18, 2025, following consideration of any potentially competing requests.

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 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).

The Prescott National Forest intends to transfer a funerary object, a ceramic jar, found near human remains in Arizona, to eligible descendants or Native Tribes as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The Hopi Tribe of Arizona has been identified as having priority for this object. Claims for its disposition must be submitted by January 8, 2026. If there are competing claims, the Prescott National Forest will determine the rightful claimant, and this transfer can occur after February 18, 2025.

The Deschutes National Forest has completed an inventory in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and identified human remains and funerary objects linked to Native American Tribes. These remains and objects, found in different locations within the forest, show a cultural connection to the Burns Paiute Tribe, the Klamath Tribes, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The repatriation of these items can occur from April 18, 2025, onwards, and requests can be made by tribes or lineal descendants who demonstrate cultural affiliation. The National Park Service published this notice but is not responsible for the determinations made.