Missouri Society Updates List for Funerary Object Repatriation
Published Date: 3/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Missouri Historical Society updated its list of Native American tribes connected to certain funerary objects, adding new groups from California. These objects can be returned to the tribes starting April 1, 2026. If you’re part of the tribes or a descendant, you can now request the return of these important cultural items.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tribes Added for Repatriation
Members of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians (Shingle Springs Rancheria, Verona Tract), California; United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California; Wilton Rancheria, California; and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, California are now identified as culturally affiliated with certain funerary objects. These affiliated tribes may request repatriation of those associated funerary objects on or after April 1, 2026.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Written requests for repatriation may be submitted by any one or more of the tribal organizations identified in this notice, or by any lineal descendant or Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified that proves cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence. Repatriation requests must be sent to Brady Wolf at the Missouri Historical Society (225 S Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105 or email [email protected]); competing requests will be resolved by the Missouri Historical Society and joint requests count as a single request.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
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.
2026-16388, Powered Micromobility Devices
The National Park Service finalizes a management framework for the use of powered micromobility devices within the National Park System. The final rule defines powered micromobility devices separately from motor vehicles, traditional bicycles, electric bicycles, and human powered coasting devices, and creates rules for where and how they may be used in units of the National Park System. Examples of powered micromobility devices include electric scooters (e- scooters), hoverboards, and Segways.
2026-15406, First State National Historical Park; Bicycling
The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to issue special regulations for First State National Historical Park to allow for bicycle use on approximately 25 miles of trails within the Brandywine Valley unit of the park.
2026-14720, Notice of Inventory Completion: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY
The American Museum of Natural History has finished checking 55 ancient items linked to Native American tribes near Croton Point, New York. Starting August 21, 2026, these items can be officially returned to the tribes that they belong to. This is a big step in respecting Native cultures and making sure their history is honored properly.
2026-14332, National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
The National Park Service is asking for your thoughts on historic places nominated before July 4, 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 comment by July 31, 2026. This process helps protect important places without costing you a dime, but your voice matters!
2026-14165, Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The University of California, Berkeley plans to return some special Native American and Native Hawaiian cultural items, like sacred baskets and pottery, to the tribes they belong to. This repatriation will start on or after August 14, 2026, and helps honor the history and traditions of these communities. No money changes hands, but it’s a big step in respecting cultural heritage.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-04044, Notice of Inventory Completion: California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
California State University, Long Beach has finished checking and listing human remains and related items found during a 1960s archaeology dig in Los Angeles County. These remains belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups, and they’re ready to be returned starting April 1, 2026. If you want to request the return, contact the university soon—no money changes hands, just respect and care.
Next: 2026-04046, Notice of Intended Repatriation: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA
The California Department of Parks and Recreation plans to return 140 cultural items, including stone tools, pottery, and shell beads, to Native American tribes starting April 1, 2026. These items were collected from various Southern California sites between 1928 and 1979. This repatriation honors Native American heritage and strengthens cultural connections without any cost to the public.