The Oregon Historical Society (OHS) has completed an inventory of human remains, identifying a cultural connection between the remains and certain Native American Tribes within Oregon, as noted in this Federal Register notice. The remains, potentially unearthed by George Himes from a site near the Willamette Hotel in Salem, were cataloged by OHS in 1899. The repatriation of these remains is scheduled to commence on or after April 28, 2025, for recognized tribes or eligible requestors who have established cultural ties. Competing repatriation claims will be assessed by OHS to determine the most appropriate recipient.
Simple Explanation
The Oregon Historical Society has found some old human bones which they believe belong to Native American tribes near a hotel in Oregon. They plan to give these bones back to the right tribes starting at the end of April 2025, but first, they need to make sure they know which tribe the bones should go to.