# Federal Register #2026-18970

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-18970
**NAICS:** 712110

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service.
- Four cultural items are identified for repatriation:
  - One pipe bag
  - Two pairs of moccasins
  - One rattle
- These items are recognized as objects of cultural patrimony affiliated with the Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming
- The process is governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
- Eligible parties for repatriation requests include affiliated Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants
- The museum will determine the most appropriate requestor if multiple requests are received
- No OEMs, vendors, or commercial procurement activities are involved; this is a legal and cultural process for returning significant items

### Description

The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields intends to repatriate certain cultural items that are objects of cultural patrimony and have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation involves four cultural items: a pipe bag, two pairs of moccasins, and one rattle, which have historical and cultural importance to the Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by affiliated tribes or lineal descendants and must be sent to the authorized representative at the museum. Repatriation may occur on or after October 16, 2026.

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