# 2026-12396: Kentucky University to Return Shawnee and Chickasaw Ancestors

2026-12396, Notice of Inventory Completion: Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory, Murray, KY, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-06-22, effective 2026-07-22 (as of 2026-06-29).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12396
- As of: 2026-06-29
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12396
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory, Murray, KY
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 37129
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: 2026-07-22
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

Kentucky University to Return Shawnee and Chickasaw Ancestors

## Summary

Murray State University Archaeology Lab finished checking human remains found in Kentucky and confirmed they belong to Native American ancestors, specifically linked to the Shawnee and Chickasaw Tribes. Starting July 22, 2026, these remains can be officially returned to the tribes. This is a respectful step to honor Native American heritage with no costs involved for the public.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory 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

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-12396 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12396/notice-of-inventory-completion-murray-state-university-archaeology-laboratory-murray-ky)
- [2026-12396 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12396.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12396 (as of 2026-06-29).