# 2026-22999: Raleigh Museum Plans to Return Miwok Beads to Tribes

2026-22999, Notice of Intended Repatriation: Gregg Museum of Art & Design, Raleigh, NC, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-11-12, effective 2026-12-14 (as of 2026-11-12).

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- As of: 2026-11-12
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22999
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: Gregg Museum of Art & Design, Raleigh, NC
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 72894
- 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

Raleigh Museum Plans to Return Miwok Beads to Tribes

## Summary

The Gregg Museum of Art & Design in Raleigh, NC, plans to return a special collection of shell and claystone beads to Native American tribes starting December 14, 2026. These items, linked to several Miwok tribes, were originally transferred to the museum in 2015. This repatriation honors tribal traditions and respects cultural heritage, with no costs or hazards involved.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Gregg Museum of Art & Design intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Museum to Return Miwok Beads: benefit, low. The Gregg Museum of Art & Design intends to repatriate one lot of shell and claystone beads identified as objects of cultural patrimony and affiliated with Wilton Rancheria, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria, and the Ione Band of Miwok Ind…
- Other Tribes May Request Repatriation: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not listed may submit a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated; repatriation to a requestor may occur on or after December 14, 20…

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## Sources
- [2026-22999 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/12/2026-22999/notice-of-intended-repatriation-gregg-museum-of-art-and-design-raleigh-nc)
- [2026-22999 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-12/pdf/2026-22999.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22999 (as of 2026-11-12).