Federal Register #2026-14166

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects at Skidmore College

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects at Skidmore College, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer: National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Subject: Inventory completion by Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Items identified: - Human remains of at least five individuals - 24 associated funerary objects, including: - Ceramic sherds - Faunal remains - Lithic materials - Metal axe - Shell - Glass beads - Wampum - Red slate pendant - Copper awl - Ceramic vessel - Beads - Ceramic figurine with face - Floral remains - Items removed from archaeological sites in Saratoga County, NY, dating from the Woodland Period to the 17th century - Cultural affiliation established with the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin - Notice outlines the process for repatriation requests - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services involved; this is a compliance and repatriation announcement

Description

Skidmore College 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 includes remains of at least five individuals and 24 associated funerary objects such as ceramic sherds, faunal remains, lithic materials, and other artifacts. These remains and objects were removed from various sites in Saratoga County, New York, dating from the Woodland Period to the 17th century. Skidmore College has determined a cultural affiliation with the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin, and is facilitating repatriation requests.

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