Federal Register #2026-05966

Notice of Intended Repatriation of 235 Sacred Cultural Items by Missouri Department of Natural Resources

This notice announces the intended repatriation of 235 sacred cultural items by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR), in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) - Coordinating with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service - Items for Repatriation: - 235 sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony - Includes projectile points, blankets, bags, tools, photographs, jewelry, clothing, and regalia - Many items are intricately beaded or woven - All items are affiliated with the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa - Process Details: - Conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - No commercial products, services, or vendors involved - Repatriation requests can be submitted by lineal descendants or culturally affiliated tribes/organizations - Unique Requirements: - This is a legal and cultural process, not a commercial procurement - Focused on returning items of significance to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations

Description

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) intends to repatriate 235 cultural items classified as sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony. These items have a cultural affiliation with the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa and include projectile points, blankets, bags, tools, photographs, jewelry, clothing, and regalia. The repatriation process is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), with repatriation to occur on or after April 27, 2026. Requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants or culturally affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.

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