Federal Register #2026-10560

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at OHSU

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains by Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, under the oversight of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Involved Institution: - Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) - Subject of Notice: - Inventory of Native American human remains (at least four individuals) - No associated funerary objects present - Cultural Affiliation: - Remains culturally affiliated with multiple Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, including: - Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation - Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon - Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon - Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation - Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon - Cowlitz Indian Tribe - Nez Perce Tribe - Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe - Notable Requirements: - Inventory conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Notice outlines process for repatriation requests - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited or awarded in this notice.

Description

Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified human remains of at least four Native American individuals with cultural affiliations to several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains were acquired for teaching purposes and have been evaluated osteologically to determine their Native American ancestry and possible geographic origins. Repatriation of the remains may occur on or after June 29, 2026, with requests for repatriation to be sent to OHSU.

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