Federal Register #2026-14733

Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains at Yale Peabody Museum, Yale University

This notice from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, concerns the completion of an inventory of human remains at the Yale Peabody Museum, Yale University, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - OEMs and Vendors: - Yale Peabody Museum, Yale University (as the institution holding the remains) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured or awarded - The notice pertains to the repatriation of human remains - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The inventory identifies a cultural affiliation between the human remains and the Comanche Nation, Oklahoma - The notice outlines the process for repatriation requests by affiliated Indian Tribes or lineal descendants - This is an informational notice regarding compliance with NAGPRA, not a procurement action

Description

The Yale Peabody Museum has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The museum has determined a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes, specifically the Comanche Nation, Oklahoma. The notice includes information about the potential repatriation of these remains, which may occur on or after August 21, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the Yale Peabody Museum.

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