Federal Register #2026-06814

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains by Kansas State Historical Society

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains by the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS), under the Department of the Interior and National Park Service, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) - Oversight by Department of the Interior and National Park Service - Scope of Notice: - Inventory completed for Native American human remains from Wyandotte County, Kansas - Remains represent at least one individual - No associated funerary objects are present - Cultural Affiliation: - Remains affiliated with the Kaw Nation, Oklahoma, and the Shawnee Tribe - Process and Requirements: - Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants may submit written requests for repatriation - Notice outlines the process for repatriation requests - Notable Details: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are involved - This is a legal and administrative notice, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They have determined a cultural affiliation between the remains and certain Indian Tribes, specifically the Kaw Nation and the Shawnee Tribe. The remains represent at least one individual from Wyandotte County, Kansas, and no associated funerary objects are present. Repatriation may occur on or after May 11, 2026, and written requests for repatriation must be sent to KSHS.

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