Federal Register #2026-13745

Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains at Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of human remains by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE), as announced by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Involved Institutions: - Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) - Boston Society of Natural History (previous holder) - Subject of Notice: - Inventory of human remains representing at least eight individuals - Remains originally removed from Diamond Head, Oahu, Hawaii in 1865 - No associated funerary objects present - Cultural Affiliation: - Remains determined to be culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o - Legal Framework: - Notice issued in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Outlines process for repatriation requests by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations - No procurement, products, OEMs, or vendors are involved in this notice

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) has completed an inventory of human remains. The inventory identified human remains representing at least eight individuals, removed from Diamond Head, Oahu, HI in 1865. The PMAE has determined a cultural affiliation between these human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after August 7, 2026.

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