# 2026-11234: University Identifies Remains for Tribal Repatriation

2026-11234, Notice of Inventory Completion: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-06-04, effective 2026-07-06 (as of 2026-06-11).

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- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11234
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 33744
- 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 Identifies Remains for Tribal Repatriation

## Summary

Case Western Reserve University found the remains of two Native American individuals and confirmed they belong to several tribes, including the Miami and Shawnee. Starting July 6, 2026, these remains can be returned to the tribes that are connected to them. This is a respectful step to honor Native American heritage with no costs mentioned.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Case Western Reserve University has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Native remains eligible for return: benefit, low. Case Western Reserve University identified human remains of at least two Native American individuals that are culturally affiliated with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Seneca Nation of Indians; Shawnee Tribe; and the Wyandotte Nation. Starting July 6, 2026, those tribes, any…
- Rules for competing repatriation requests: mixed, low. If more than one eligible party requests the same remains, Case Western Reserve University must decide which requestor is the most appropriate before repatriation. The notice also says joint requests are treated as a single request; repatriation under these rules may occur on or after July 6, 2026.

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## Sources
- [2026-11234 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11234/notice-of-inventory-completion-case-western-reserve-university-cleveland-oh)
- [2026-11234 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11234.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11234 (as of 2026-06-11).