Federal Register #2026-15503

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects by Louisiana Division of Archaeology

This opportunity involves a Notice of Inventory Completion issued by the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, Division of Archaeology (LDOA) in Baton Rouge, LA. - The notice pertains to the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Inventory includes: - Human remains from three individuals - Two lots of associated funerary objects - Items originate from sites in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - Cultural affiliation is identified with the following tribes: - Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas - Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana - Jena Band of Choctaw Indians - Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians - The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - The notice outlines the process for repatriation requests and eligibility criteria for requestors - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or contract values are mentioned, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Louisiana Division of Archaeology (LDOA) 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 from multiple sites in Avoyelles Parish, LA, with cultural affiliations identified with several Indian Tribes. The notice details the cultural affiliation, the number of individuals represented, and associated funerary objects. Repatriation of these remains and objects may occur on or after August 31, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be sent to the LDOA Collections Manager.

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