Federal Register #2026-16485

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Treaty Wampum Belt by Ohio History Connection

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a treaty wampum belt by the Ohio History Connection in Columbus, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Ohio History Connection (Columbus, Ohio) - National Park Service, Department of the Interior (referenced) - Cultural Item: - Treaty wampum belt identified as an object of cultural patrimony - Culturally affiliated with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Wyandotte Nation - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation process governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Requests for repatriation must demonstrate cultural affiliation - Eligible requestors include lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are involved - No procurement of goods or services is taking place; this is a legal/cultural notice, not a purchasing opportunity

Description

The Ohio History Connection intends to repatriate a cultural item defined as an object of cultural patrimony under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The item is a treaty wampum belt with cultural affiliation to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Wyandotte Nation. The repatriation may occur on or after September 14, 2026. Requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants or culturally affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.

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