Federal Register #2026-06362

Notice of Intended Disposition of Sacred Object at Isle Royale National Park

This notice concerns the intended disposition of a sacred object at Isle Royale National Park in Houghton, Michigan. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Isle Royale National Park - Object Details: - Sacred object/object of cultural patrimony: copper effigy - Removed from an archaeological setting within Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw County, Michigan - Action taken in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Disposition Process: - Item will be made available for disposition to lineal descendants, an Indian Tribe, or a Native Hawaiian organization - The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (Grand Portage Band) is identified as having priority for disposition - Notice outlines process and criteria for submitting claims - No procurement of commercial products or services - No OEMs or vendors involved - Unique Requirements: - Disposition is governed by NAGPRA and prioritizes culturally affiliated tribes or descendants

Description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Isle Royale National Park, intends to carry out the disposition of a sacred object/object of cultural patrimony removed from Federal or Tribal lands. This disposition is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and will be made to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition as stated in the notice. The cultural item is a copper effigy removed in 2018 from an archaeological setting within Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. Disposition may occur on or after May 4, 2026, and if no claim is received by April 2, 2027, the item will become unclaimed.

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