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In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has identified human remains of at least nine Native American individuals from different locations in the United States. These remains consist of hair clippings collected in the early 1930s and are culturally affiliated with several Ute tribes. The museum plans to return the remains to their respective tribes or other eligible claimants, with repatriation possible from April 18, 2025. The National Park Service is overseeing this process, but the determinations regarding the repatriation are solely the responsibility of the Peabody Museum.

The University of California, Berkeley has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining their cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains and objects, gathered from sites in Sacramento County, California, belong to at least 1,299 Native American individuals and include over 17,000 lots of items like beads and tools. They plan to start repatriating these remains and objects to the affiliated tribes or organizations after May 30, 2025. Requests for repatriation can be made by any recognized tribes or descendants, and if multiple requests are received, the most appropriate one will be determined by the university.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Kobuk Valley National Park intends to return human remains to Native American descendants as per the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Human remains of at least two individuals were found in Alaska and are currently stored in Anchorage. Disposition of these remains is planned to begin after April 18, 2025, but if no claims are received by March 19, 2026, they will be considered unclaimed. The Native Village of Kiana is given priority for claiming these remains, but other claims will be considered if evidence shows priority.

The Gilcrease Museum, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), plans to return cultural items classified as unassociated funerary objects to their rightful Native American or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items, including various kinds of beads and a tar mat headrest, were originally acquired in California, likely around the mid-20th century. The Tejon Indian Tribe has been identified as having a cultural link to these items. Requests for repatriation can be made by other organizations showing a cultural connection, starting May 19, 2025.

The Brooklyn Children's Museum intends to repatriate five cultural items, including masks and rattles, to the Onondaga Nation of NY. These items are considered sacred and culturally significant according to Native American traditions. The repatriation is in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and could take place after January 29, 2025. The Museum will handle any additional requests and ensure the appropriate transfer of the items.

The Booth Family Center for Special Collections at Georgetown University has conducted an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They identified a cultural connection between the remains and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Oglala Sioux Tribe, linked to the late Chief Spotted Elk. Repatriation of these remains is scheduled to occur on or after April 18, 2025, to the appropriate tribes or relatives who request it. Any party interested in claiming these remains based on cultural affiliation or lineage should contact the BFC as instructed.

The California State University, Sacramento, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), has identified the human remains of a Native American individual discovered in Modoc County, California. These remains are culturally linked to certain Indian Tribes, including the Alturas Indian Rancheria and the Klamath Tribes. The university plans to repatriate the remains beginning February 18, 2025, to any of the recognized tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, or any individuals able to demonstrate cultural affiliation. Competing claims for repatriation will be resolved by the university to ensure an appropriate requestor is identified.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of Native American human remains, as per the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The museum determined that the remains, representing at least six individuals from Santa Barbara and nearby areas, have cultural ties to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians. Starting on May 12, 2025, the museum may return the remains to the Santa Ynez Band or other eligible claimants. Competing claims for repatriation will require the museum to decide on the most appropriate requestor.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Monterey Peninsula College is planning to reinter human remains identified in a previous inventory notice. The remains, which include a skull, teeth, and bones, might originate from areas near Monterey, CA, and were likely found by a student in the 1960s. The college has not identified any direct descendants or tribal affiliations linked to the remains but has consulted with various Native American groups. Requests for repatriation need to be submitted by January 6, 2025, if any affiliated tribe or descendant is identified.

Vanderbilt University has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found no lineal descendants or cultural affiliations with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains, representing 86 Native American individuals, were discovered at the Ganier site near Nashville, Tennessee. Consultations with several Indian Tribes took place, but no tribe was connected to the remains, although the site is within traditional Cherokee territory. Requests for repatriation can be made, and the process is set to begin on or after January 17, 2025, with Vanderbilt University handling requests and determining the most suitable recipient.