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  • 2025-06644 — Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16538
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains, identifying them as belonging to a Native American individual from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), these remains can be repatriated starting May 19, 2025. Interested groups, including the Seminole Tribe and other eligible Native groups or lineal descendants, can submit written requests for the repatriation of these remains. The National Park Service published this notice, but the responsibility for determining the rightful claimants lies with the University of Florida.

    Simple Explanation

    The University of Florida found some old bones that belong to a Native American person from the Seminole Tribe, and they are ready to give them back to the right group or family starting May 19, 2025. People who think the bones might be part of their history can ask for them back, but the university has to decide who gets them.

  • 2025-01008 — Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4793
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    In line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Florida Museum of Natural History has created an inventory of human remains and associated objects. These items have been linked culturally to Native American groups, namely the Seminole Tribe of Florida and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The remains and artifacts come from two Florida sites—Waddell's Mill and Marine Street. Repatriation of these items is scheduled to begin after February 18, 2025, with formal requests considered by the museum.

    Simple Explanation

    The Florida Museum of Natural History found some old bones and cool things that belong to the Seminole Tribe and the Muscogee Nation, and now they are planning to give them back to these tribes next month. This is all part of a special rule that helps make sure things are returned to the right people.

  • 2025-04194 — Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12350
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH), has identified remains of two individuals believed to be of Native American ancestry from a site in Duval County, Florida. These remains are culturally affiliated with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The notice, issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), states that repatriation of these remains may begin on or after April 16, 2025. Competing requests for repatriation will be considered, and the most appropriate requestor will be determined by the FLMNH.

    Simple Explanation

    The University of Florida found two sets of Native American bones and plans to give them back to the Seminole and Muscogee tribes. They are working out how to decide who should get the bones if there are more than one request.