Federal Register #2026-11239

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

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains by the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) in Topeka, Kansas, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or acquisition notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being solicited - The notice pertains to the repatriation of Native American human remains - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The process requires demonstration of cultural affiliation or lineal descent for repatriation requests - Eligible parties include lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations - The notice details the determination of cultural affiliation with the Shawnee Tribe and the Wyandotte Nation - No part numbers, quantities, or commercial items are referenced - The notice outlines the process and requirements for submitting repatriation requests, not a purchase or contract 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). The inventory determined a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice includes details about the repatriation process and the cultural affiliation with the Shawnee Tribe and the Wyandotte Nation. Repatriation may occur on or after July 6, 2026.

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