# 2026-11243: Maine Museum Returns 41 Hawaiian Sacred Items

2026-11243, Notice of Intended Repatriation: Hudson Museum, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 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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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11243
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: Hudson Museum, University of Maine, Orono, ME
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 33745
- 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

Maine Museum Returns 41 Hawaiian Sacred Items

## Summary

The Hudson Museum at the University of Maine plans to return 41 sacred Native Hawaiian cultural items to the affiliated tribes starting July 6, 2026. These special objects include bowling stones, adzes, and stone bowls collected decades ago. This respectful repatriation honors Native Hawaiian heritage with no cost impact to the public.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Hudson Museum 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

- Return of 41 Native Hawaiian Sacred Items: benefit, low. The Hudson Museum at the University of Maine plans to return 41 sacred Native Hawaiian cultural items (including eight bowling stones, seven adzes, and other stone ceremonial objects) beginning on or after July 6, 2026. The museum has determined these items are specific ceremonial objects connected…
- Who May Request Repatriation: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization (not identified in the notice) may submit a written request to the Hudson Museum showing by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated; repatriation may occur on or after July 6, 202…

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## Sources
- [2026-11243 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11243/notice-of-intended-repatriation-hudson-museum-university-of-maine-orono-me)
- [2026-11243 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11243.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11243 (as of 2026-06-11).