# 2026-11229: University to Return Two Ancient Pots to Tribes

2026-11229, Notice of Intended Repatriation: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-06-04, effective 2026-07-06 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11229
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11229
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 33740
- Published: 2026-06-04
- Effective: 2026-07-06
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

University to Return Two Ancient Pots to Tribes

## Summary

Kansas State University plans to return two ancient pots linked to Native American tribes, starting July 6, 2026. These items were part of a collection donated in 1989 and are believed to have been used in Native American burial ceremonies. This repatriation respects tribal traditions and helps honor cultural heritage without any cost impact.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Kansas State University (K-State) 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

- Two pots to be returned to Pawnee: benefit, low. Kansas State University intends to return two reconstructed pots that are described as unassociated funerary objects on or after July 6, 2026. K‑State has identified a cultural affiliation with the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma (with the consent of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes).
- Who may request repatriation: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization can submit a written request to Kansas State University to claim the two items if they show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they are culturally affiliated. If competing requests are received, K‑State will decide the most…
- No financial cost impact stated: benefit, low. The notice states that the repatriation respects tribal traditions and helps honor cultural heritage "without any cost impact." This repatriation is presented as not affecting costs.

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## Sources
- [2026-11229 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11229/notice-of-intended-repatriation-kansas-state-university-manhattan-ks)
- [2026-11229 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11229.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11229 (as of 2026-06-11).