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In line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library plans to return cultural items to their rightful owners. These items include a conch shell and six strings of wampum linked to the Wyandotte Nation, which are significant for Native American religious practices. Repatriation can begin on or after May 30, 2025, and additional requests for the return of these items can be submitted by eligible claimants. The library must resolve any competing claims before the items are repatriated.

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History has announced plans to repatriate 68,682 cultural items in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, as detailed in a notice published by the National Park Service. These items, which include various artifacts such as ceramic pieces, metal objects, and beads, were recovered from Mission Santa Catalina de Guale in Georgia, and are linked to Native American burial practices. The museum has identified a connection between the items and the Seminole Tribe of Florida and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Repatriation is scheduled to begin on or after May 30, 2025, and involves returning the items to lineal descendants or culturally affiliated tribes as determined by historical and geographical evidence.