# 2026-06828: NC State Museum to Repatriate 100-Year-Old Sacred Hawaiian Cloths

2026-06828, Notice of Intended Repatriation: North Carolina State University, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, Raleigh, NC, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-04-09, effective 2026-05-11 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-06828
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: North Carolina State University, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, Raleigh, NC
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 17991
- Published: 2026-04-09
- Effective: 2026-05-11
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

NC State Museum to Repatriate 100-Year-Old Sacred Hawaiian Cloths

## Summary

North Carolina State University's Gregg Museum is planning to return six sacred Hawaiian cultural items to Native Hawaiian groups starting May 11, 2026. These special bark cloths, some nearly 100 years old, were donated decades ago and are now being respectfully sent back. This repatriation honors Native Hawaiian traditions and shows the museum’s commitment to doing the right thing.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Gregg Museum of Art & Design 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.

## Effects PRIA read

- Six Hawaiian sacred items to be returned: benefit, low. North Carolina State University's Gregg Museum of Art & Design intends to repatriate six sacred Hawaiian cultural items (six mea kapu, described as kapa and bark cloth samples) and the repatriation may occur on or after May 11, 2026.
- Who may request repatriation: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization 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; the Gregg Museum will resolve competing requests and treats joint requests a…
- Museum determined items are sacred and affiliated: benefit, low. The Gregg Museum has determined that the six items are specific ceremonial sacred objects (needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for present-day practice) and that there is a reasonable cultural affiliation between the items and the organization Hui Iwi Kuamo[revaps]o.
- Museum records show no hazardous substances: benefit, low. Gregg Museum of Art & Design records indicate no known hazardous substances on the described cultural items (including the kapa and bark cloth samples), which may be relevant for safe handling and transfer.

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## Sources
- [2026-06828 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06828/notice-of-intended-repatriation-north-carolina-state-university-gregg-museum-of-art-and-design)
- [2026-06828 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06828.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-06828 (as of 2026-06-08).