Federal Register #2026-11705

Notice of Inventory Completion and Repatriation Procedures for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects at Indiana State University

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory and repatriation procedures for Native American human remains and funerary objects at Indiana State University (ISU): - Government buyer: Indiana State University (ISU), in coordination with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement of goods or services - Items identified: - Human remains of two Native American individuals - Seven associated funerary objects: - Fragmented copper kettle (1) - Wood or bark slivers (1 lot) - Snail shells (1 lot) - Ring fragments (1 lot) - Pendants (2) - Fine chain fragment (1) - Unique requirements: - ISU has determined cultural affiliation with multiple Indian Tribes - Procedures for repatriation requests are outlined, including how to handle competing claims - The remains and objects date to the 1790s and were recovered from Tippecanoe County, Indiana - This is a compliance action under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), not a solicitation for products or services

Description

Indiana State University (ISU) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified two Native American individuals and seven associated funerary objects, including a fragmented copper kettle and ring fragments. ISU has determined a cultural affiliation between these remains and several Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects may occur on or after July 13, 2026, with requests for repatriation to be sent to the authorized representative at ISU.

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