Kansas Museum Hands Back Eagle Feather and Beaded Pouch to Tribes
Published Date: 1/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Kansas State Historical Society plans to return eight sacred Native American cultural items, like a beaded pouch and eagle feather, to the tribes they belong to starting February 17, 2026. This repatriation respects Native traditions and follows important laws protecting their heritage. No money changes hands, but the process honors history and culture with care and respect.
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Return of Eight Sacred Native Items
The Kansas State Historical Society intends to return eight sacred Native American cultural items — a beaded pouch, bags and jar, a whistle, leg cuffs, hair pipes, and an eagle feather — to affiliated tribes, including the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. The repatriation may occur on or after February 17, 2026, and no money will be exchanged; the action follows the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Who May Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not already identified in the notice may submit a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or are culturally affiliated. If competing requests are received, the Kansas State Historical Society will decide the most appropriate requestor; repatriation may occur on or after February 17, 2026.
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