Federal Register #2026-14728

Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains and Funerary Objects at Michigan History Center

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of human remains and funerary objects by the Michigan History Center, part of the National Park Service under the Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Michigan History Center - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are involved; the items are historical artifacts (silver brooches) - Products/Services Requested: - Inventory of human remains (at least one individual) - Eight silver brooches (funerary objects) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Items are culturally affiliated with multiple Indian Tribes, including: - Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana - Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians - Miami Tribe of Oklahoma - Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi - Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma - Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians - Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation - Sac & Fox Nation - Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa - Notice outlines process for repatriation requests and determination of cultural affiliation - No procurement of goods or services is involved in this notice

Description

The Michigan History Center 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 identified human remains representing at least one individual and eight associated funerary objects, including silver brooches. The remains and objects have been culturally affiliated with several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation of these items may occur on or after August 21, 2026. The notice provides contact information for repatriation requests and details the consultation and determination process.

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