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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 Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice about amendments to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Liquor Ordinance. These changes, effective from March 21, 2025, update the rules for selling alcohol within the community, covering both on-sale and off-sale transactions. The amendments provide regulations on licensing, operation, and management of liquor sales on Tribally-owned property, including compliance with state and federal laws. The Community's Business Council plays a key role in overseeing on-sale and off-sale liquor operations and reporting to the General Council.

The National Park Service, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, has issued a notice about the repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, taken from Contra Costa County, California, were found to be culturally affiliated with the Wilton Rancheria, California. These items were seized during an investigation and, following their storage at various sites, they are now eligible for repatriation starting January 13, 2025. Authorized Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations can request the repatriation of these remains and objects according to the procedures outlined in the notice.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects, identifying their cultural connection to various Native American Tribes and organizations. This action follows the requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The museum plans to repatriate these remains and objects to the affiliated tribes or organizations starting January 6, 2025. Requests for repatriation can be made by the tribes listed in the notice or any other eligible parties, with the museum tasked with deciding the most suitable applicant if there are several.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a reorganization of its headquarters, specifically focusing on the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Management Services (OMS). The reorganization aims to update structures, improve efficiency, and align with current technology and administration requirements. The new structure, approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will streamline operations within these offices to better serve the healthcare needs of Indian communities. This change involves various functions like cybersecurity, records management, emergency preparedness, and asset management, enhancing the IHS's ability to support healthcare services.

The University of Tennessee's Department of Anthropology and the Kansas State Historical Society have completed an inventory of human remains and artifacts linked to Native American tribes as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They determined that the remains, found in Meade County, Kansas, and the artifacts, belong to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma. The remains and artifacts may be repatriated to the identified tribes from April 17, 2025. Competing claims for repatriation will be assessed to determine the appropriate requestor.

In a notice published by the National Park Service, Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, California, plans to return 113 cultural items to Native American tribes, as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, which include stone tools and animal bone fragments, have cultural significance to the Pit River Tribe. The repatriation process is set to begin on May 19, 2025, and requests can be submitted by tribes or descendants seeking the return of these objects. The National Park Service clarifies that it is not responsible for the determinations in this notice, which are managed by Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has proposed to remove certain products from the Procurement List. These products, currently provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with blindness or severe disabilities, include helmet covers, wall clocks, and physical fitness uniform pants. The Committee invites the public to submit comments about this proposal by March 28, 2021. The goal of this proposal is to give interested parties a chance to provide feedback on these proposed changes.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the No Man's Land Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects but found no direct descendants or tribal connections. The remains and objects, originally excavated in Oklahoma, represent at least three Native American individuals. The museum is accepting repatriation requests, which may begin after February 18, 2025, from eligible claimants who can demonstrate a cultural affiliation. If there are competing claims, the museum will decide the most suitable claimant.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Roseland School District plans to give back 43 cultural items, including 37 funerary objects and 6 objects of cultural patrimony, to the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, California. These items, once held at the Roseland School District Museum, were temporarily moved to Sonoma State University due to issues with the museum building. Repatriation can begin on or after May 30, 2025, and competing claims for these items will be evaluated by the Roseland School District.