Federal Register #2026-09412

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at Field Museum, Chicago, IL

This notice addresses the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - Field Museum (responsible institution) - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement or contract opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - None; the notice pertains to the inventory and repatriation of human remains (hair clippings of Sargent Kahanamoku) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with NAGPRA for the repatriation of Native American human remains - Identification of a known lineal descendant (Didi Robello) - Outlines process for repatriation requests by the descendant or others with a demonstrated lineal relationship - No contract value, products, or services are being solicited or awarded - Locations involved: - Field Museum, Chicago, IL (location of remains) - Department of the Interior and National Park Service (federal oversight agencies)

Description

The Field Museum has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified hair clippings belonging to one individual of Native American ancestry, specifically Sargent Kahanamoku, collected during a 1931 research trip. The museum has determined that there is a known lineal descendant connected to these remains, named Didi Robello. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after June 11, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be sent to the Field Museum's authorized representative.

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