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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100531
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Anthropology at Western Washington University plans to return certain cultural items to Native American tribes, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. These items, originating from archaeological sites on the Swinomish Indian Reservation and collected near Weaverling Spit, are of cultural significance to the Samish Indian Nation and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Repatriation could begin on or after January 13, 2025. The notice allows other tribes or individuals to submit claims for these items if they can prove a connection.

    Simple Explanation

    Western Washington University has some old things that belong to Native American tribes, and they have plans to give them back. They're letting everyone know that if someone thinks these things should go to a different tribe, they can say so before January 13, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100531
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Kikuchi Center at Kaua'i Community College has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They found human remains and associated cultural items belonging to Native Hawaiian individuals, along with 15 funerary objects such as fish hooks and tools. These items are linked to specific Native Hawaiian sites, indicating a cultural connection with local tribes and organizations. Repatriation of these remains and objects can begin on or after January 13, 2025, following requests from recognized tribes or lineal descendants.

    Simple Explanation

    The Kikuchi Center at Kaua'i Community College found some old bones and items like fish hooks that belong to Native Hawaiian people, and they're planning to give these treasures back to the Native Hawaiian groups they belong to, starting in January 2025.