Federal Register #2026-18335

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Objects at Milwaukee Public Museum

This opportunity involves the repatriation of sacred cultural items by the Milwaukee Public Museum, as announced by the National Park Service under the Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - Milwaukee Public Museum - Items to be repatriated: - 161 sacred cultural objects - Includes stone images, whale tooth necklaces, kapa cloths, kapa markers, poi pounders, model canoes, bowls, shell necklaces, and other ceremonial objects - Cultural Affiliation: - Items are affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o - Notable Requirements: - Repatriation governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Requests for repatriation must be submitted to the museum's authorized representative - No OEMs or vendors involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity - No products or services are being purchased; this is a cultural repatriation action

Description

The Milwaukee Public Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that are considered sacred objects and have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. A total of 161 sacred objects including stone images, whale tooth necklaces, kapa cloths, and other ceremonial items collected during the 19th and 20th centuries are involved. These items were acquired through donation and purchase, primarily from Hawaii and some other islands. The repatriation may occur on or after October 9, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted to the museum's authorized representative.

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