Federal Register #2026-14164

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Potawatomi Bandolier Bag by Ball State University

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a Potawatomi Bandolier Bag by Ball State University in partnership with the National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - Ball State University (Muncie, IN) - Item for Repatriation: - Potawatomi Bandolier Bag (catalog number 2018.051.006) - Considered an object of cultural patrimony - Affiliated with multiple Potawatomi tribes - Unique Requirements: - Item contains potentially hazardous substances (per XRF testing) - Repatriation process follows the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Additional written requests for repatriation invited from eligible parties able to demonstrate cultural affiliation - No procurement of goods or services is involved; this is a legal/cultural notice, not a purchasing opportunity.

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Ball State University intends to repatriate a cultural item identified as an object of cultural patrimony. The item is a Potawatomi Bandolier Bag with cultural affiliation to several Potawatomi tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation may occur on or after August 14, 2026. Requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants or culturally affiliated tribes or organizations.

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