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The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, identifying human remains with cultural ties to certain Indian Tribes. The remains, specifically hair clippings from a 15-year-old identified as "Concow," were collected in the early 1930s at the Sherman Institute in California and later donated to the museum. The museum confirms a cultural connection between the remains and the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California and the Round Valley Indian Tribes. The repatriation of these remains may proceed after April 17, 2025, with requests accepted from affiliated tribes or other qualifying claimants.

The National Park Service has announced, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), that the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton plans to return human remains and cultural items to Native American tribes and organizations. These items, found on federal land in California, include human remains, funerary objects, and sacred items removed after 1990. The La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians and other tribes are considered the primary recipients. If no claim is made by March 17, 2026, the items will be deemed unclaimed.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found a cultural link between these remains and certain Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains, including scalp locks and navel amulets associated with Native American Plains cultures, represent at least eight individuals. The museum plans to repatriate these remains to identified tribes beginning April 18, 2025. Competing requests for repatriation will require the museum to determine the most appropriate parties for repatriation.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has completed an inventory in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying human remains and 14 associated funerary objects from a burial mound in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. These remains and objects have cultural ties to various Sioux tribes and other Native American groups. Repatriation, or the return of these items, can occur starting April 18, 2025. This process allows tribes or descendants to request the return of these remains and is managed by the museum with oversight from the National Park Service.

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 identified a cultural connection with Indian Tribes, specifically the Onondaga Nation. Two individuals' remains were identified, and the museum is preparing to repatriate these remains. If multiple requests for repatriation arise, the museum will decide the appropriate recipient before proceeding. The repatriation can start after April 17, 2025.

The No Man's Land Museum in Goodwell, Oklahoma, has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The museum determined that there are no lineal descendants or tribes with cultural connections to these remains. However, repatriation of the remains can proceed after February 18, 2025, if requested by a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization that can prove a connection. The museum undertook consultations with several tribes, though no affiliation was found.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. UAB has determined that there is a cultural link between these remains and objects and certain Native American tribes, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, among others. The items are eligible for repatriation starting April 16, 2025, to these tribes or other eligible requestors who can prove a cultural connection. The National Park Service has published this notice as part of its administrative duties, but the responsibility for the determinations rests with UAB.

The University of California, Berkeley has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining a connection to certain Indian Tribes in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains and objects were removed from sites across various counties in California and are linked to numerous tribes, including the Miwuk and Mono Indians. Requests for repatriation of these items can be made by the identified tribes, any lineal descendants, or other tribes not listed, with the process potentially starting after May 30, 2025. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to respect and return Native American ancestors and cultural items to their rightful communities.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Auburn University at Montgomery has finished listing human remains and funerary objects. They found these items to be connected with certain Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation process may start after February 18, 2025. Native tribes or proven descendants can request the return of these items, and if there are multiple requests, the University will decide who gets them.

The Harvard University Archives at Pusey Library have completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining a cultural link between the remains and the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. These remains, unearthed from an "Indian grave" in Lake George, NY, in 1883, have no associated funerary objects and were transferred to Harvard in 1971. Repatriation may start on or after January 17, 2025, following requests from the culturally linked tribes or lineal descendants. If multiple requests are received, the most suitable requestor will be chosen by Harvard University Archives.