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Boston University has completed an inventory of human remains and related objects and determined a cultural connection to current Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains were originally collected from the St. Johns River in Florida before 1936. Anyone from tribes not mentioned in the notice who wants to request control of these remains should contact the university by March 11, 2021. If no additional claims are made, the remains will be transferred to the identified tribes.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation has announced the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and objects are culturally affiliated with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in the notice, specifically noting a connection to the Modoc Nation and the Klamath Tribes. The repatriation of these remains may occur on or after April 17, 2025. Reclamation invites written requests for repatriation from the tribes, organizations, or any lineal descendant who has evidence of cultural affiliation with the remains.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. These remains, representing at least 11 individuals and 235 objects, were found in Arizona and are linked to Native American tribes, including the Ak-Chin Indian Community and Hopi Tribe. The remains and objects were taken during illegal looting in the 1980s. Repatriation to the relevant tribes may start after April 18, 2025, once any claims are reviewed and verified.