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In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT has completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects and determined their cultural link to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Repatriation of these remains and objects may begin on or after May 30, 2025. Interested parties may submit written requests for repatriation, and if there are competing requests, the Bruce Museum will decide the most appropriate recipient. The notice, managed by the National Park Service, outlines the requirements for the repatriation process and the museum's responsibilities in notifying affiliated tribes.

The National Park Service, under the Interior Department, has issued a notice about the Ohio History Connection finishing its inventory of human remains and related funerary objects as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This notice determines cultural affiliations between the remains and a specific list of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The human remains, representing a minimum of 1,399 individuals and over 4,600 associated objects, originate from various archaeological sites in Wood County, Ohio. Repatriation of these remains and objects to the affiliated tribes may begin on or after April 16, 2025, pending any written requests from descendant communities.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District (USACE Tulsa) plans to handle human remains and funerary objects uncovered from Federal or Tribal lands according to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The Chickasaw Nation has the first claim to these remains and objects, which were discovered at the old Willis Cemetery site. If no additional claims are received by January 20, 2026, they will be deemed unclaimed. Interested parties, such as descendants or tribes, are encouraged to contact the USACE Tulsa by February 18, 2025, if they wish to claim these remains and objects.

In line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Florida Museum of Natural History has created an inventory of human remains and associated objects. These items have been linked culturally to Native American groups, namely the Seminole Tribe of Florida and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The remains and artifacts come from two Florida sites—Waddell's Mill and Marine Street. Repatriation of these items is scheduled to begin after February 18, 2025, with formal requests considered by the museum.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plans to return human remains and funerary items to descendants, an Indian Tribe, or a Native Hawaiian organization, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and items, found in Navajo County, Arizona, have cultural ties to the Hopi of Arizona, Pueblo of Acoma, and Zuni Tribe. Claims for these items are accepted until January 20, 2026. If there are multiple claims, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will decide who receives them based on evidence.

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.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service in the Tonto National Forest is planning to repatriate Native American human remains and cultural items as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items come from archaeological sites mostly in Gila County, Arizona, and will be returned to the appropriate Native American tribes, including the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Hopi Tribe. Written claims for these items must be submitted by March 17, 2026, and if no claims are received, the items will remain unclaimed. The repatriation process is set to begin on April 16, 2025.

The University of California, Berkeley has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining their cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains and objects, gathered from sites in Sacramento County, California, belong to at least 1,299 Native American individuals and include over 17,000 lots of items like beads and tools. They plan to start repatriating these remains and objects to the affiliated tribes or organizations after May 30, 2025. Requests for repatriation can be made by any recognized tribes or descendants, and if multiple requests are received, the most appropriate one will be determined by the university.

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, with oversight from the National Park Service, plans to transfer Native American human remains and associated artifacts back to their rightful descendants or tribes under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, discovered in Greenlee County, Arizona, are linked to one individual and accompanied by significant cultural items. The Hopi, Acoma, and Zuni tribes are given priority for the reclamation. If no claims are made by January 20, 2026, the items will be considered unclaimed. Disposition may happen from February 18, 2025, onward if claims are received.

The National Park Service has issued a notice regarding Northwestern University's completion of an inventory of human remains as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The university has identified the remains of three Native American individuals that have cultural ties to several tribes including the Forest County Potawatomi Community and Ho-Chunk Nation. Repatriation of these remains may begin on or after April 17, 2025, and requests must be submitted to the contact provided in the notice. Northwestern University will handle any competing requests to determine the appropriate recipient for the human remains.