# 2025-19965: NY Museum Repatriates 324 Sacred Items to Native Tribes

2025-19965, Notice of Intended Repatriation: New York State Museum, Albany, NY, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2025-11-17, effective 2025-12-17 (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-19965
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: New York State Museum, Albany, NY
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 90 FR 51396
- Published: 2025-11-17
- Effective: 2025-12-17
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

NY Museum Repatriates 324 Sacred Items to Native Tribes

## Summary

The New York State Museum plans to return 324 Native American cultural items linked to burial ceremonies to the rightful tribes. This repatriation can start on or after December 17, 2025, helping honor Native traditions and respect their heritage. If you want more info or to request repatriation, contact the museum soon!

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the New York State Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- 324 Burial Items Identified for Return: benefit, medium. The New York State Museum intends to repatriate 324 unassociated funerary objects linked to burial ceremonies that have a cultural affiliation with the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. Repatriation of these items may occur on or after December 17, 2025.
- Who Can Request Repatriation and How: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization (including those not named in this notice) may submit a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Send requests to Lisa Anderson, N…

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## Sources
- [2025-19965 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/17/2025-19965/notice-of-intended-repatriation-new-york-state-museum-albany-ny)
- [2025-19965 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-17/pdf/2025-19965.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-19965 (as of 2026-06-08).