Search Results for keywords:"Tohono O'odham Nation"

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  • 2024-29257 — Notice of Intended Repatriation: Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, OH
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100530
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Cincinnati Museum Center intends to repatriate a cultural item, specifically a "Hohokam Indian Paint Palette," under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This item has significant cultural importance to the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona and is used in religious ceremonies. The Museum outlined a process for any additional requests for repatriation and stated that the item might be returned on or after January 13, 2025, depending on requests. If multiple requests arise, the Museum will decide the appropriate recipient before proceeding with the repatriation.

    Simple Explanation

    The museum in Cincinnati plans to give back a special paint palette they got from the Native American Tohono O'odham Nation because it’s important for their culture and traditions, especially in their religious ceremonies. If more people want it returned, the museum will figure out who should get it first, but they might give it back as soon as January.

  • 2025-04611 — Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Coronado National Forest, Tucson, AZ
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12758
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, intends to return human remains and cultural items found in the Coronado National Forest. These items, which include ceramics, stone tools, and other artifacts, are linked to Native American heritage and will be rehomed with the communities currently holding priority, such as the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Tohono O'odham Nation. Claims for these items must be submitted by March 19, 2026, and if multiple claims are made, the Forest Service will determine the rightful owners. The process is managed by the National Park Service and is supported by federal law.

    Simple Explanation

    The Forest Service wants to give back some old Native American things, like pottery and tools, that they found in a forest to the right people, and they have until 2026 to figure out who should get them.