Notice2026-07940
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Miami University, Oxford, OH
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Published
April 23, 2026
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Miami University intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 78 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21847-21848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07940]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[N7082; NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0042618; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Miami University, Oxford, OH
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Miami University intends to repatriate
certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and
that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on
or after May 26, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send additional, written requests for repatriation of the
cultural items in this notice to Dr. Richard Page, Vice President for
Research and Innovation, Miami University, Roudebush Hall, Suite 102,
501 E High Street, Oxford, OH 45056, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#056a776c45486c64686c4a4d2b606170"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="315e4358717c58505c587e791f545544">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA.
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
Miami University, and additional information on the determinations in
this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the
summary or related records. The National Park Service is not
responsible for the determinations in this notice.
Abstract of Information Available
A total of two cultural items have been requested for repatriation.
The two sacred objects are specific ceremonial objects needed by a
traditional Native Hawaiian religious leader for present-day adherents
to practice traditional Native Hawaiian religion, according to the
Native Hawaiian traditional knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian
Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. There is a connection between
the cultural items described in this notice and the Native Hawaiian
Organization Hui Iwi Kuamo[revaps]o.
Determinations
The Miami University has determined that:
<bullet> The two sacred objects described in this notice are
specific ceremonial
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objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for
present-day adherents to practice traditional Native American religion,
according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal
descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization.
<bullet> There is a connection between the cultural items described
in this notice and the Hui Iwi Kuamo[revaps]o.
Requests for Repatriation
Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items
in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified
in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be
submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a
preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal
descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization.
Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor
may occur on or after May 26, 2026. If competing requests for
repatriation are received, the Miami University must determine the most
appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint
repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and
not competing requests. The Miami University is responsible for sending
a copy of this notice to all requestors and any other consulting
parties.
Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act,
25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9.
Dated: April 15, 2026.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2026-07940 Filed 4-22-26; 8:45 am]
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