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The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO, has completed an inventory of human remains, determining a cultural link between these remains and the Shawnee Tribe, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation, or the return of these remains to affiliated tribes, may occur starting April 18, 2025. The remains, owned by Andrew Taylor Still, founder of Osteopathy, were acquired in areas of Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. Requests for repatriation can be made by tribes or descendants who can establish a connection to the remains.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, is planning to return human remains to their rightful descendants in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, found in Jefferson County, Washington, and identified as belonging to a Native American individual, may be claimed by lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations by April 20, 2026. After this date, the remains will become unclaimed. The Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex will determine the most appropriate claimant if competing claims are received.

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 National Park Service plans to return human remains and associated funerary objects collected from the Mink Island Site in Alaska to their rightful descendants as specified by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and items were obtained through archaeological efforts and natural erosion processes. The objects, including tools and carved items, have been linked to at least twelve Native American individuals. Disposition is set to occur after April 17, 2025, with claims for these remains encouraged by March 18, 2026, from eligible lineal descendants or tribes.

The U.S. Department of Defense, Navy, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) plans to transfer human remains and cultural items to Native American tribes, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This involves two sets of human remains and various cultural objects uncovered on naval lands in California. Tribes like the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians will have priority for these items' return. If no claim is made by March 17, 2026, these items may be declared unclaimed.

The Tonto National Forest plans to repatriate human remains and cultural items from Federal or Tribal lands to Native American tribes, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The notice states that the disposition may take place after April 16, 2025, but the items will be deemed unclaimed if no claim is made by March 17, 2026. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has priority, but other descendants or tribes with evidence can also submit claims. If there are competing claims, the Tonto National Forest will decide the most suitable recipient.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is planning to return human remains and cultural items to Native American tribes in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items were found in Arizona and are linked to the Mogollon culture. The Hopi Tribe of Arizona and the Pueblo of Acoma and Zuni Tribe in New Mexico are given priority for these items, and they may claim them until March 17, 2026. If no claims are made by then, the items will be considered unclaimed.

The Naval Weapons Station Yorktown plans to return human remains found on its land to the appropriate Native American tribes or descendants, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. These remains, which belong to a Native American individual, were discovered during archaeological work in 2003. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is given priority for the remains. If no valid claims are made by January 16, 2026, the remains may be categorized as unclaimed. Disposition is set to begin after February 18, 2025, but claims for the remains can still be submitted before the deadline.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, issued a notice under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to return human remains to the appropriate Native American ancestors. The remains, belonging to a Native American individual, were found near historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan. Seven Native American tribes, including the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and others, have priority to claim the remains, but other descendants or tribes can also submit claims. If no claims are made by March 18, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed. Disposition of these remains is planned on or after April 17, 2025.

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 human remains and found a cultural connection to the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana. The remains consist of hair clippings from two 15-year-old individuals identified as Blackfoot, collected by James T. Ryan between 1930 and 1933 at the Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. The museum is facilitating the repatriation process, and requests for the return of the remains can be submitted until January 17, 2025. If multiple requests are submitted, the museum will determine the most appropriate recipient.