# 2026-19465: Indiana U Repatriates Native Remains to Multiple Tribes

2026-19465, Notice of Inventory Completion: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-09-23, effective 2026-10-23 (as of 2026-09-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19465
- As of: 2026-09-30
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19465
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 60413
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Effective: 2026-10-23
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-30

## In one line

Indiana U Repatriates Native Remains to Multiple Tribes

## Summary

Indiana University has finished checking its collection and found Native American human remains linked to several tribes. Starting October 23, 2026, these remains can be returned to the right tribes, including the Absentee Shawnee and Cayuga Nation. 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), Indiana 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

- Tribes and descendants can request repatriation: benefit, low. You (if you are a listed Indian Tribe or a lineal descendant) may request repatriation of the human remains described in this notice. Repatriation may occur on or after October 23, 2026. Requests must be sent to Dr. Jayne-Leigh Thomas, Executive Director, Indiana University Office of NAGPRA at the…
- Indiana University identified affiliated tribes: benefit, low. Indiana University determined the single set of human remains represents one Native American individual and identified cultural affiliation with the following tribes: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Cayuga Nation; Delaware Nation, Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Eastern Shawnee…
- Indiana University will resolve competing requests: benefit, low. Any of the listed Indian Tribes or a lineal descendant may submit written repatriation requests. If competing requests for the same remains are received, Indiana University must determine the most appropriate requestor before repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation are treated as a single req…

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## Sources
- [2026-19465 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19465/notice-of-inventory-completion-indiana-university-bloomington-in)
- [2026-19465 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-23/pdf/2026-19465.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19465 (as of 2026-09-30).