Federal Register #2026-18975

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Object by University of Nebraska State Museum

This notice announces the intended repatriation of a sacred object by the University of Nebraska State Museum, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - University of Nebraska State Museum - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - Sacred Object Details: - Gold tin containing two preserved corn cobs and two packets of tobacco tied with twine - Determined to be culturally affiliated with the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska - Process and Requirements: - Written requests for repatriation invited from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations with demonstrated cultural affiliation - Governed by NAGPRA regulations - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are involved - This is not a procurement or contracting opportunity

Description

The University of Nebraska State Museum intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object and has a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The item is a gold tin containing two preserved corn cobs and two packets of tobacco tied with twine. Repatriation may occur on or after October 16, 2026. Requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations showing cultural affiliation.

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