Federal Register #2026-13319

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Objects by Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, NE

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of sacred objects by the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, as overseen by the National Park Service (Department of the Interior). - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, NE - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services: - Two cultural items: an 'Uliuli and a Pohaku ku'i'ai - Items are classified as sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Items are affiliated with the Native Hawaiian organization Protect Keopuka Ohana - The process allows for written requests for repatriation and outlines procedures for competing claims - No procurement of goods or services is taking place; this is a legal and cultural notice, not a solicitation.

Description

The Joslyn Art Museum (JAM) intends to repatriate certain cultural items classified as sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony. These items have a cultural affiliation with Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically Protect Keopuka Ohana. The repatriation is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and involves two cultural items collected by Dr. August Frederick Jonas and donated to the museum in 1951. Repatriation may occur on or after August 3, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the museum's authorized representative.

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