Space Force Base Prepares to Repatriate Ancient Native Remains Found On-Site

2026-04606 — Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves

The National Park Service wants to update hunting and trapping rules in Alaska’s national preserves to bring back long-standing practices that support state-authorized wildlife harvests and public access. These changes affect hunters, trappers, and anyone using Alaska park lands, aiming to balance conservation with local traditions. You’ve got until April 9, 2026, to share your thoughts—no new fees or costs are expected.

2026-11232 — Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

The University of California, Berkeley plans to return four important cultural items—two baskets and two charmstones—to Native American tribes connected to them. This repatriation will start on or after July 6, 2026, honoring the tribes’ heritage and history. No money changes hands, but the university is making sure these treasures go back to their rightful communities.

2026-11231 — Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

The University of California, Berkeley plans to return 24 important Native American cultural items, like beans and corn seeds, to the tribes they belong to starting July 6, 2026. These items were collected in the 1940s and hold special cultural meaning. This repatriation respects Native traditions and helps heal history without any cost to the public.

2026-11238 — Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

The University of Michigan has finished checking its collection and found Native American ancestral remains from a historic site in Michigan. These remains can be returned to the affiliated tribes starting July 6, 2026. This means the university is ready to give back these important cultural items, following the law, with no costs or risks involved.

2026-10589 — National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is asking the public to share their thoughts on historic places nominated before May 9, 2026, for the National Register of Historic Places. If you care about preserving history, now’s your chance to comment by June 12, 2026. This process helps decide which special sites get official recognition, with no cost to the public but a big impact on preserving our heritage.

2026-10592 — National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is asking the public to share their thoughts on historic places nominated before May 16, 2026, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. If you care about preserving cool old buildings or sites, now’s your chance to speak up by June 12, 2026. This process helps protect important places without costing you a dime, but your input matters!

Previous: 2025-08475 — Notice of Intended Repatriation: Field Museum, Chicago, IL

The Field Museum in Chicago is planning to return important cultural items to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian groups. This move follows a law that protects Native heritage and respects their history. The repatriation helps honor these communities by giving back what belongs to them, with no cost impact mentioned.

Next: 2025-08477 — Notice of Inventory Completion: Michigan State Police, Dimondale, MI

The Michigan State Police finished checking their collection of Native American human remains and related items. They found no living relatives or tribes connected to these remains, so no one claims them. This means the items stay with the police, and no repatriation will happen right now.