Notice2022-04447
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Boston University, Boston, MA
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Published
March 3, 2022
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
Boston University, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural items listed in this notice meet both the definition of sacred objects and the definition of objects of cultural patrimony. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request to Boston University. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural items to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12203-12204]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04447]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0033465; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Boston University,
Boston, MA
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Boston University, in consultation with the appropriate Indian
Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the
cultural items listed in this notice meet both the definition of sacred
objects and the definition of objects of cultural patrimony. Lineal
descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these
cultural items should submit a written request to Boston University. If
no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the
cultural items to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native
Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
claim these cultural items should submit a written request with
information in support of the claim to Boston University at the address
in this notice by April 4, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathryn M. Mellouk, Associate Vice
President for Research Compliance, Boston University, One Silber Way,
9th floor, Boston, MA 02215, telephone (617) 358-4730, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dcb7bda8b9afb7b59cbea9f2b9b8a9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b0dbd1c4d5c3dbd9f0d2c59ed5d4c5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25
U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items under the
control of Boston University, Boston, MA, that meet both the definition
of sacred objects and the definition of objects of cultural patrimony
under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The
determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native
American cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
History and Description of the Cultural Items
Sometime prior to November 3, 1936, two cultural items were removed
from an unknown location in Montana. These items (inventory numbers
1591 and 1592) were collected or acquired by Charles Herbert Mitchell
(1857-1936). In 1936, Mr. Mitchell's family donated a portion of his
collection, including these items, to Boston University. The two sacred
objects/objects of cultural patrimony are two pipestone vessels.
Based on information provided by the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes
of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana during consultation and in
the Tribe's repatriation request, the institution has determined that
the pipestone vessels are culturally affiliated with the Assiniboine
and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, and that
they meet both the definition of sacred objects and the definition of
objects of cultural patrimony.
Determinations Made by Boston University
Officials of Boston University have determined that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), the two cultural items
described above are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional
Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional
Native American religions by their present-day adherents.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(D), the two cultural items
described above have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural
importance central to the Native American group or culture itself,
rather than property owned by an individual.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the sacred
objects and objects of cultural patrimony and the Assiniboine and Sioux
Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana.
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Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim
these cultural items should submit a written request with information
in support of the claim to Kathryn M. Mellouk, Associate Vice President
for Research Compliance, Boston University, One Silber Way, 9th floor,
Boston, MA 02215, telephone (617) 358-4730, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b8d3d9ccddcbd3d1f8dacd96dddccd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7912180d1c0a1210391b0c571c1d0c">[email protected]</span></a>, by
April 4, 2022. After that date, if no additional claimants have come
forward, transfer of control of the sacred objects and objects of
cultural patrimony to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck
Indian Reservation, Montana may proceed.
Boston University is responsible for notifying the Assiniboine and
Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana that this
notice has been published.
Dated: February 23, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2022-04447 Filed 3-2-22; 8:45 am]
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