Federal Register #2026-12384

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by Hudson Museum, University of Maine

This opportunity involves a notice of intended repatriation by the Hudson Museum at the University of Maine: - Government buyer: - Hudson Museum, University of Maine (Orono, Maine) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or contract opportunity - Five cultural items are being repatriated: - Chilkat Blanket (Part Number: HM5475), Quantity: 1 - Chilkat Shirt (Part Number: HM3224), Quantity: 1 - Song Leader Staff (Part Number: HM4562), Quantity: 1 - Potlatch Ring Hat (Part Number: HM5519), Quantity: 1 - Mask (Part Number: HM5485), Quantity: 1 - Items are affiliated with the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes - The process is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - The notice allows for repatriation requests from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliation - No products or services are being procured; this is a legal and cultural notification, not a solicitation or award

Description

The Hudson Museum at the University of Maine intends to repatriate five cultural items that are objects of cultural patrimony with cultural affiliation to the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes. These items include a Chilkat Blanket, Chilkat Shirt, Song Leader Staff, Potlatch Ring Hat, and a Mask. The repatriation is conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Requests for repatriation may be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations demonstrating cultural affiliation. Repatriation may occur on or after July 22, 2026.

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