Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA, 36952-36954 [2016-13597]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
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Notice of Inventory Completion: Office
of the State Archaeologist, University
of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Office of the State
Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program,
previously listed as the Office of the
State Archaeologist Burials Program, has
completed an inventory of human
remains, in consultation with the
appropriate Indian tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations, and has
determined that there is a cultural
affiliation between the human remains
and present-day Indian tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations. Lineal
descendants or representatives of any
Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice
that wish to request transfer of control
of these human remains should submit
a written request to the Office of the
State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology
Program. If no additional requestors
come forward, transfer of control of the
human remains to the lineal
descendants, Indian tribes, or Native
Hawaiian organizations stated in this
notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or
representatives of any Indian tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not
identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these
human remains should submit a written
request with information in support of
the request to the Office of the State
Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program
at the address in this notice by July 8,
2016.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Lara Noldner, Office of
the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology
Program, University of Iowa, 700 South
Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52242,
telephone (319) 384–0740, email laranoldner@uiowa.edu.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.
3003, of the completion of an inventory
of human remains under the control of
the Office of the State Archaeologist
Bioarchaeology Program, Iowa City, IA.
The human remains were removed from
an unspecified location in California.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
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U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in
this notice are the sole responsibility of
the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the Native
American human remains. The National
Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by the Office of the
State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology
Program professional staff in
consultation with the Native American
Heritage Commission, representatives of
the Tejon Indian Tribe; the Tule River
Indian Tribe of the Tule River
Reservation, California; and the Kern
Valley Indian Community, a nonfederally recognized Indian group.
History and Description of the Remains
At an unknown date, human remains
representing a minimum of one
individual were removed from an
unspecified mound site in California. At
some point, the human remains, which
were identified as ‘‘taken from mound
of Kawai tribe,’’ were donated to the
Ham House Museum in Dubuque, IA.
These human remains were transferred
to the Office of the State Archaeologist
Bioarchaeology Program in 1986. The
human remains were identified as a
young adult male (Burial Project 655).
No known individuals were identified.
No associated funerary objects are
present.
The human remains are attributed to
the Kawaiisu, based on collection
evidence. The Kawai, also known as the
Kawaiisu or Kaweah, occupied Eastern
California in the vicinity of the
Tehachapi Mountains. When the
original Tule River Reservation was
established in 1856, the Kawaiisu were
among the tribes represented.
Ethnohistorically, Kawaiisu is the name
of a population that encompasses thre,
now separate, present-day communities:
The Tejon Indian Tribe, the Tule River
Indian Tribe, and the Kern Valley
Indian Community, a non-Federally
recognized Indian group.
Determinations Made by the Office of
the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology
Program
Officials of the Office of the State
Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program
have determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
represent the physical remains of one
individual of Native American ancestry.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there
is a relationship of shared group
identity that can be reasonably traced
between the Native American human
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remains and the Tule River Indian Tribe
of the Tule River Reservation,
California.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives
of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice
that wish to request transfer of control
of these human remains should submit
a written request with information in
support of the request to Dr. Lara
Noldner, Office of the State
Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program,
University of Iowa, 700 South Clinton
Street, Iowa City, IA 52242, telephone
(319) 384–0740, email lara-noldner@
uiowa.edu, by July 8, 2016. After that
date, if no additional requestors have
come forward, transfer of control of the
human remains to the Tule River Indian
Tribe of the Tule River Reservation,
California, may proceed.
The Office of the State Archaeologist
Bioarchaeology Program is responsible
for notifying the Tejon Indian Tribe; the
Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule
River Reservation, California; and the
Kern Valley Indian Community, a nonfederally recognized Indian group, that
this notice has been published.
Dated: May 16, 2016.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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Notice of Inventory Completion:
University of Pennsylvania Museum of
Archaeology and Anthropology,
Philadelphia, PA
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The University of
Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology has completed an
inventory of human remains, in
consultation with the appropriate
Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations, and has determined that
there is a cultural affiliation between the
human remains and present-day Indian
tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
Lineal descendants or representatives of
any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice
that wish to request transfer of control
of these human remains should submit
a written request to the University of
Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology
SUMMARY:
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and Anthropology. If no additional
requestors come forward, transfer of
control of the human remains to the
lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or
Native Hawaiian organizations stated in
this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or
representatives of any Indian tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not
identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these
human remains should submit a written
request with information in support of
the request to the University of
Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology at the address in this
notice by July 8, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Julian Siggers,
University of Pennsylvania Museum of
Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260
South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104,
telephone (215) 898–4050.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.
3003, of the completion of an inventory
of human remains under the control of
the University of Pennsylvania Museum
of Archaeology and Anthropology,
Philadelphia, PA. The human remains
were removed from an unknown site in
Wayne County, MI and Cuyahoga
County, OH.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in
this notice are the sole responsibility of
the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the Native
American human remains. The National
Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by the University of
Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology professional staff in
consultation with representatives of the
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians,
Michigan and Indiana; Wyandotte
Nation; and the Michigan Anishinaabek
Cultural Preservation and Repatriation
Alliance (MACPRA), a non-federally
recognized entity which represents the
following federally recognized groups:
Bay Mills Indian Community, Michigan;
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and
Chippewa Indians, Michigan;
Hannahville Indian Community,
Michigan; Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community, Michigan; Lac Vieux Desert
Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Indians of Michigan; Little River Band
of Ottawa Indians, Michigan; Little
Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians,
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Michigan; Match-e-be-nash-she-wish
Band of Pottawatomi Indians of
Michigan; Nottawaseppi Huron Band of
the Pottawatomi, Michigan (previously
listed as the Huron Potawatomi, Inc.);
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of
Michigan; and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe
of Chippewa Indians, Michigan.
History and Description of the Remains
In 1844, human remains representing,
at minimum, two individuals were
removed by Lt. Montgomery C. Meigs
from an unknown mound site in Wayne
County, MI. According to museum and
archival documents, the human remains
were discovered in the immediate
vicinity of Detroit and sent to Samuel G.
Morton for inclusion in his collection of
human crania from around the world
prior to 1846. The human remains are
represented by a cranium (no mandible)
of a single adult female 35–45 years of
age and a cranium (no mandible) of a
probable male 30–40 years of age. No
known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
At an unknown date prior to 1839,
human remains representing, at
minimum, one individual were removed
by Dr. George Mendenhall from an
unknown site in Cuyahoga County, OH,
and were sent to Samuel G. Morton for
inclusion in his collection of human
crania from around the world prior to
1846. According to museum and
archival documents, the human remains
were discovered near Cleveland,
Cuyahoga County, OH. The human
remains are represented by a cranium
(no mandible) of a single female 35–45
years of age. No known individuals
were identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
At an unknown date prior to 1839,
human remains representing, at
minimum, one individual were removed
by Dr. Sturum from an unknown
location near Detroit, Wayne County,
MI. After his death, the human remains
came into possession of the executor of
Sturum’s estate and were sent to Samuel
G. Morton for inclusion in his collection
of human crania from around the world
prior to 1846. The human remains are
represented by a cranium and mandible
of a male, 50+ years of age. Museum and
archival documents identified this
individual as a ‘‘chief, who was slain in
a broil with his son-in-law.’’ No known
individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Dr. Morton published his collection in
several catalogues (1839, 1840, and
1849). In 1853, Dr. Morton’s collection,
including all the human remains
described above, were purchased from
Dr. Morton’s estate and formally
presented to the Academy of Natural
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Sciences. In 1966, Dr. Morton’s
collection was loaned to the University
of Pennsylvania Museum of
Archaeology and Anthropology. In
1997, the collection was formally gifted
to the University of Pennsylvania
Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology.
Literature from the museum,
collectors, and publications indicate
that the four sets of human remains date
to the Historic Period. The human
remains have been identified as Native
American based on specific cultural and
geographic attribution in the museum
records. Collector records, museum
documentation and published sources
identify the human remains above as
Wyandot (Huron). Scholarly
publications and land cession records
indicate that the areas from which the
human remains were removed are
within the traditional aboriginal
territory of the Wyandot (Huron)
Indians and many known historic
Wyandot (Huron) occupation sites
within these areas have been identified.
Determinations Made by the University
of Pennsylvania Museum of
Archaeology and Anthropology
Officials of the University of
Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology have determined
that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
represent the physical remains of four
individuals of Native American
ancestry.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there
is a relationship of shared group
identity that can be reasonably traced
between the Native American human
remains and Wyandotte Nation.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives
of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice
that wish to request transfer of control
of these human remains should submit
a written request with information in
support of the request to Dr. Julian
Siggers, University of Pennsylvania
Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology, 3260 South Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104, telephone (215)
898–4050, by July 8, 2016. After that
date, if no additional requestors have
come forward, transfer of control of the
human remains to the Wyandotte
Nation may proceed.
The University of Pennsylvania
Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology is responsible for
notifying the Bay Mills Indian
Community, Michigan; Grand Traverse
Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians,
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Michigan; Hannahville Indian
Community, Michigan; Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community, Michigan; Lac
Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior
Chippewa Indians of Michigan; Little
River Band of Ottawa Indians,
Michigan; Little Traverse Bay Bands of
Odawa Indians, Michigan; Match-e-benash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi
Indians of Michigan; Nottawaseppi
Huron Band of the Pottawatomi,
Michigan (previously listed as the
Huron Potawatomi, Inc.); Saginaw
Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan;
and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of
Chippewa Indians, Michigan, that this
notice has been published.
Dated: May 23, 2016.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural
Items: Lakeshore Museum Center,
Muskegon, MI
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Lakeshore Museum
Center, in consultation with the
appropriate Indian tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations, has determined
that the cultural item listed in this
notice meets the definition of an
unassociated funerary object. Lineal
descendants or representatives of any
Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice
that wish to claim this cultural item
should submit a written request to the
Lakeshore Museum Center. If no
additional claimants come forward,
transfer of control of the cultural item to
the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or
Native Hawaiian organizations stated in
this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or
representatives of any Indian tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not
identified in this notice that wish to
claim this cultural item should submit
a written request with information in
support of the claim to the Lakeshore
Museum Center at the address in this
notice by July 8, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Sharon McCullar,
Collections Curator, Lakeshore Museum
Center, 430 West Clay, Muskegon, MI
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49440, telephone (231) 722–0278, email
sharon@lakeshoremuseum.org.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.
3005, of the intent to repatriate a
cultural item under the control of the
Lakeshore Museum Center that meets
the definition of unassociated funerary
objects under 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(B).
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in
this notice are the sole responsibility of
the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the Native
American cultural items. The National
Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.
History and Description of the Cultural
Item
Sometime prior to 1985, a mano and
metate set was removed from the
vicinity of the Mission San Xavier,
south of Tucson, AZ. The item was
donated to the Muskegon County
Museum, now known as the Lakeshore
Museum Center. A statement provided
by the donor asserting that the mano
and metate set was collected from the
vicinity of the Mission San Xavier, in a
burial area, was affirmed in consultation
with the Tohono O’Odham Nation of
Arizona. The Tohono O’Odham Nation
has a cultural affiliation with the mano
and metate set based upon geographical,
historical, and contextual information,
and has requested the return of this
unassociated funerary object.
Determinations Made by the Lakeshore
Museum Center
Officials of the Lakeshore Museum
Center have determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(B),
the one cultural item described above is
reasonably believed to have been placed
with or near individual human remains
at the time of death or later as part of
the death rite or ceremony and is
believed, by a preponderance of the
evidence, to have been removed from a
specific burial site of a Native American
individual.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there
is a relationship of shared group
identity that can be reasonably traced
between the mano and metate set and
Tohono O’Odham Nation of Arizona.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives
of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice
that wish to claim this cultural item
should submit a written request with
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information in support of the claim to
Sharon McCullar, Collections Curator,
Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 West
Clay, Muskegon MI 49440, telephone
(231) 722–0278, email sharon@
lakeshoremuseum.org, by July 8, 2016.
After that date, if no additional
claimants have come forward, transfer
of control of the corn grinding stone set
to Tohono O’Odham Nation may
proceed.
The Lakeshore Museum Center is
responsible for notifying the Tohono
O’Odham Nation that this notice has
been published.
Dated: May 23, 2016.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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Major Portion Prices and Due Date for
Additional Royalty Payments on Indian
Gas Production in Designated Areas
Not Associated With an Index Zone
Office of the Secretary, Office
of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR),
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Final regulations for valuing
gas produced from Indian leases,
published August 10, 1999, require
ONRR to determine major portion prices
and notify industry by publishing the
prices in the Federal Register. The
regulations also require ONRR to
publish a due date for industry to pay
additional royalties based on the major
portion prices. Consistent with these
requirements, this notice provides major
portion prices for the 12 months of
calendar year 2014.
DATES: The due date to pay additional
royalties based on the major portion
prices is August 8, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Curry, Manager, Denver B,
Western Audit & Compliance, ONRR;
telephone (303) 231–3741; fax number
(303) 231–3473; email Michael.Curry@
onrr.gov; or Rob Francoeur, Denver B,
Team 2, Western Audit & Compliance,
ONRR; telephone (303) 231–3723; fax
(303) 231–3473; email Rob.Francoeur@
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Audit & Compliance, Denver B, P.O.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-21139; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Pennsylvania Museum
of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology has completed an inventory of human remains, in
consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations, and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation
between the human remains and present-day Indian tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any
Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this
notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains
should submit a written request to the University of Pennsylvania
Museum of Archaeology
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and Anthropology. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of
control of the human remains to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes,
or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a
written request with information in support of the request to the
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at
the address in this notice by July 8, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Julian Siggers, University of Pennsylvania Museum of
Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
19104, telephone (215) 898-4050.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25
U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains under
the control of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA. The human remains were removed from an
unknown site in Wayne County, MI and Cuyahoga County, OH.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The
determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native
American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Pokagon
Band of Potawatomi Indians, Michigan and Indiana; Wyandotte Nation; and
the Michigan Anishinaabek Cultural Preservation and Repatriation
Alliance (MACPRA), a non-federally recognized entity which represents
the following federally recognized groups: Bay Mills Indian Community,
Michigan; Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Michigan;
Hannahville Indian Community, Michigan; Keweenaw Bay Indian Community,
Michigan; Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of
Michigan; Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan; Little
Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan; Match-e-be-nash-she-wish
Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan; Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the
Pottawatomi, Michigan (previously listed as the Huron Potawatomi,
Inc.); Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan; and the Sault Ste.
Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Michigan.
History and Description of the Remains
In 1844, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals
were removed by Lt. Montgomery C. Meigs from an unknown mound site in
Wayne County, MI. According to museum and archival documents, the human
remains were discovered in the immediate vicinity of Detroit and sent
to Samuel G. Morton for inclusion in his collection of human crania
from around the world prior to 1846. The human remains are represented
by a cranium (no mandible) of a single adult female 35-45 years of age
and a cranium (no mandible) of a probable male 30-40 years of age. No
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
At an unknown date prior to 1839, human remains representing, at
minimum, one individual were removed by Dr. George Mendenhall from an
unknown site in Cuyahoga County, OH, and were sent to Samuel G. Morton
for inclusion in his collection of human crania from around the world
prior to 1846. According to museum and archival documents, the human
remains were discovered near Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH. The human
remains are represented by a cranium (no mandible) of a single female
35-45 years of age. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects are present.
At an unknown date prior to 1839, human remains representing, at
minimum, one individual were removed by Dr. Sturum from an unknown
location near Detroit, Wayne County, MI. After his death, the human
remains came into possession of the executor of Sturum's estate and
were sent to Samuel G. Morton for inclusion in his collection of human
crania from around the world prior to 1846. The human remains are
represented by a cranium and mandible of a male, 50+ years of age.
Museum and archival documents identified this individual as a ``chief,
who was slain in a broil with his son-in-law.'' No known individuals
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Dr. Morton published his collection in several catalogues (1839,
1840, and 1849). In 1853, Dr. Morton's collection, including all the
human remains described above, were purchased from Dr. Morton's estate
and formally presented to the Academy of Natural Sciences. In 1966, Dr.
Morton's collection was loaned to the University of Pennsylvania Museum
of Archaeology and Anthropology. In 1997, the collection was formally
gifted to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology.
Literature from the museum, collectors, and publications indicate
that the four sets of human remains date to the Historic Period. The
human remains have been identified as Native American based on specific
cultural and geographic attribution in the museum records. Collector
records, museum documentation and published sources identify the human
remains above as Wyandot (Huron). Scholarly publications and land
cession records indicate that the areas from which the human remains
were removed are within the traditional aboriginal territory of the
Wyandot (Huron) Indians and many known historic Wyandot (Huron)
occupation sites within these areas have been identified.
Determinations Made by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of
Archaeology and Anthropology
Officials of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology have determined that:
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of four individuals of
Native American ancestry.
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native
American human remains and Wyandotte Nation.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a
written request with information in support of the request to Dr.
Julian Siggers, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, telephone
(215) 898-4050, by July 8, 2016. After that date, if no additional
requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains
to the Wyandotte Nation may proceed.
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology is responsible for notifying the Bay Mills Indian
Community, Michigan; Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa
Indians,
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Michigan; Hannahville Indian Community, Michigan; Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community, Michigan; Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Indians of Michigan; Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan;
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan; Match-e-be-nash-
she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan; Nottawaseppi Huron
Band of the Pottawatomi, Michigan (previously listed as the Huron
Potawatomi, Inc.); Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan; and the
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Michigan, that this notice
has been published.
Dated: May 23, 2016.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2016-13597 Filed 6-7-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4312-50-P
