Federal Register #2026-14186

Notice of Repatriation of Unassociated Funerary Object by Franklin Pierce University

This notice concerns the repatriation of a cultural item by Franklin Pierce University, coordinated by the National Park Service: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Involved Institution: - Franklin Pierce University - Item for Repatriation: - Conch Shell Wampum (unassociated funerary object) - Origin: Bergen County, New Jersey - Quantity: 1 - Cultural Affiliation: - Delaware Nation (Oklahoma) - Delaware Tribe of Indians - Stockbridge Munsee Community (Wisconsin) - Process Details: - Notice issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants may submit written requests for repatriation - Franklin Pierce University will determine the most appropriate recipient if there are competing requests - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a statutory repatriation process, not a contract opportunity.

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Franklin Pierce University intends to repatriate a cultural item defined as an unassociated funerary object. This item has a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation may occur on or after August 14, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative identified in the notice.

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