# 2026-16493: Connecticut's Bruce Museum to Return Native Hawaiian Ancestors' Remains

2026-16493, Notice of Inventory Completion: Bruce Museum Greenwich, CT, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-08-13, effective 2026-09-14 (as of 2026-08-20).

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- As of: 2026-08-20
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-16493
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Bruce Museum Greenwich, CT
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 52348
- Published: 2026-08-13
- Effective: 2026-09-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-08-20

## In one line

Connecticut's Bruce Museum to Return Native Hawaiian Ancestors' Remains

## Summary

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT, has finished checking its collection and found human remains linked to Native Hawaiian ancestors. Starting September 14, 2026, these remains can be returned to the Hui Iwi Kuamo`o tribe. If you want to request the return, you can contact the museum by mail or email.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bruce Museum 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 Hawaiian Remains Identified for Repatriation: benefit, low. If you are a member of the Hui Iwi Kuamo`o, a Native Hawaiian organization, or a lineal descendant, the Bruce Museum has identified human remains of at least one individual as Native Hawaiian and reasonably affiliated with the Hui Iwi Kuamo`o. Those human remains may be repatriated on or after Sept…
- Who Can Request Repatriation and How: benefit, low. You may request repatriation by sending a written request to the Bruce Museum (Kirsten J. Reinhardt, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830 or the provided email) if you are one of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations named in this notice. Any other lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Na…

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## Sources
- [2026-16493 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16493/notice-of-inventory-completion-bruce-museum-greenwich-ct)
- [2026-16493 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-13/pdf/2026-16493.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16493 (as of 2026-08-20).