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The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains are hair clippings taken from a 15-year-old identified as "Chemehuevi" during the early 1930s at the Fort Mohave Indian School, Arizona. The museum has determined there is a cultural connection with the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Repatriation of the remains may proceed after April 18, 2025, with requests being accepted from relevant tribes or individuals who demonstrate the necessary cultural or lineal affiliation.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains and determined that they are culturally affiliated with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. This determination is made under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation of the remains can begin on or after April 17, 2025. Requests for repatriation can be made by the identified Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, or by others who can demonstrate cultural affiliation.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains, determining a cultural connection between the remains and certain Native American tribes, specifically the Pueblo of Zia in New Mexico. The remains, consisting of hair clippings from individuals aged 12 to 15, were collected at the U.S. Indian Vocational School in New Mexico between 1930 and 1933. Repatriation of these remains, which aligns with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), can begin as early as February 18, 2025. Interested parties, such as lineal descendants or tribes, are invited to submit requests for repatriation.

The National Park Service, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), has announced that the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University completed an inventory of human remains. These remains, which are hair clippings of a 19-year-old identified as "Ukie," were collected at the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, CA, between 1930 and 1933. The museum has determined a cultural affiliation between the remains and the Round Valley Indian Tribes in California. Repatriation of the remains may occur on or after April 17, 2025, to any eligible Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, or lineal descendants, making a valid request.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They determined a cultural link between the remains and several Native American Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation. The remains, consisting of hair clippings collected from a 19-year-old individual identified as "Bannock," were taken from the Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota in the early 1930s. Repatriation can take place starting April 18, 2025, once suitable requests are received and evaluated.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University plans to return a cultural item, specifically a sacred akua hulu manu (feathered god image) associated with Hawaiian chief Kekuaokalani, to its rightful steward. This repatriation can occur on or after February 18, 2025, and has been determined based on input from a known lineal descendant. Additional requests for repatriation may be submitted by any descendant, tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization that can demonstrate a rightful connection to the item. The final decision will prioritize the most appropriate requestor and may involve joint repatriation.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has announced through a notice that it has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, collected from the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in Oklahoma in the early 1930s, have been culturally affiliated with the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma. The museum plans to repatriate these remains starting January 17, 2025, and is accepting requests from the identified tribes and potential descendants. If multiple requests are received, the museum will decide on the most appropriate recipient.

In a notice published by the National Park Service, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University announced it has identified cultural connections between human remains in its collection and several Native American tribes, including the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The remains, mainly consisting of hair clippings, were collected from various Indian schools and reservations between 1930 and 1933. Repatriation, or the return of these remains to the respective tribes or lineal descendants, can begin on or after May 12, 2025. The notice details the inventory of remains and the process for requesting their repatriation, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of a funerary object under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The item, a pair of beaded child's moccasins identified as "Sioux," was found to be connected to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. Repatriation of the moccasins may happen on or after May 12, 2025, to the rightful descendant or tribe. Competing claims for the object will be assessed to determine the most suitable party for repatriation.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains, determining cultural affiliations with certain Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains, consisting of hair clippings from 23 individuals of Native American ancestry, were collected from various locations in Alaska and Oregon during the early 1930s. These remains are linked to numerous Native communities, including the Chinik Eskimo Community and others. The repatriation process for these remains is set to begin after May 19, 2025, allowing tribes and lineal descendants to submit requests for their return under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).