# 2026-22988: Illinois University Plans Return of Beaker and Shell Pendant

2026-22988, Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-11-12, effective 2026-12-14 (as of 2026-11-12).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22988
- As of: 2026-11-12
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22988
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 72908
- Published: 2026-11-12
- Effective: 2026-12-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-12

## In one line

Illinois University Plans Return of Beaker and Shell Pendant

## Summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign plans to return 20 Native American cultural items, like a ceramic beaker and shell pendant, to the tribes they belong to. These items were found in Illinois and are linked to Native American burial practices. The repatriation can start on or after December 14, 2026, with no costs mentioned for the tribes involved.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Return of 20 funerary items to tribes: benefit, medium. If you are a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma or the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign intends to repatriate 20 unassociated funerary objects to those tribes. The items include an incised ceramic beaker, a shell pendant, pieces of red ochre, and p…
- Other tribes may request repatriation: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not named may submit a written request for these items by showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they are culturally affiliated. Send requests to Krystiana Krupa, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 601 E John Stre…
- No known hazardous treatments on items: benefit, low. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign states it is not aware of any potentially hazardous substances having been used to treat any of the 20 cultural items. This information pertains to safety concerns for those who would handle or receive the items.

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## Sources
- [2026-22988 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/12/2026-22988/notice-of-intended-repatriation-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-champaign-il)
- [2026-22988 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-12/pdf/2026-22988.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22988 (as of 2026-11-12).