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The Illinois State Museum plans to return certain cultural items to Native American tribes, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, which include objects like cuprous coils and leather wraps, were collected in the early 20th century from sites in North Dakota and are believed to be related to the Arikara people, now part of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Repatriation may occur after April 16, 2025, if no competing claims from other tribes or descendants emerge. The Museum is responsible for determining the rightful recipient if multiple eligible requests are made.

The National Park Service has announced that, following the guidelines of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Forest Service plans to return human remains and funerary objects to relevant Native American groups. These remains and objects, unearthed at sites in Montezuma County, CO, relate to at least 10 Native American individuals and date to periods between A.D. 500 and 1840. The notice sets an April 16, 2025 date for the potential disposition of these items, with a final claim deadline of March 17, 2026. Several tribes and organizations have priority in claiming these remains back, including multiple Pueblos in New Mexico and Ute Tribes in Colorado and Utah.