Federal Register #2026-08768

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Object at Conner Prairie Museum

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a sacred object at the Conner Prairie Museum in Fishers, Indiana, under the oversight of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - Conner Prairie Museum (Fishers, Indiana) - Oversight by Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Product/Item for Repatriation: - Snapping turtle rattle - Quantity: 1 - Description: Sacred object/object of cultural patrimony affiliated with the Wyandotte Nation - Acquired by Eli Lilly prior to 1965, accessioned by the museum in 1965 - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - No hazardous substances associated with the item - Written requests for repatriation invited from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations not already identified - Process outlined for handling competing or joint requests - Notable Details: - The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations; all determinations are made by the Conner Prairie Museum - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a cultural repatriation, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Conner Prairie Museum intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object/object of cultural patrimony and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The cultural item is a snapping turtle rattle acquired by Eli Lilly prior to 1965 and accessioned by the museum in 1965. The repatriation may occur on or after June 4, 2026. The item is connected to the Wyandotte Nation.

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