Notice of Intended Repatriation: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, 67654-67656 [2024-18673]

Download as PDF 67654 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices 2. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 20, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the University of Nebraska State Museum must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. The University of Nebraska State Museum is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. Dated: August 7, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–18670 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038506; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: David A. Fredrickson Archaeological Collections Facility at Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Sonoma State University has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after September 20, 2024. ADDRESSES: Doshia Dodd, Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, telephone lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 (530) 514–8472, email Doshia.dodd@ sonoma.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the Sonoma State University, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in its inventory or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual removed from CA–TEH– 1528 in Tehama County, California, have been reasonably identified. The lot of 8,707 associated funerary objects removed from CA–TEH–1528 are groundstone tools, ocher, unmodified shell, faunal bone, modified faunal bone, flaked stone tools and debitage. Based on records concerning the associated funerary objects and the institution in which they were housed, there is no evidence of the human remains or associated funerary items being treated with hazardous substances. CA–TEH–1528 is located at the edge of a broad basaltic plateau northeast of Red Bluff and west-northwest of Vales in Tehama County. CA–TEH–1528 was first recorded by Pat Mikkelsen in 1992. The collection is the result of Stage II and III archaeological investigations at the PGT–PGE Pipeline Project by Far Western Anthropological Research Group. The collection, Accession Number 91–31, has been housed at Sonoma State University since 1995. Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is reasonably identified by the geographical location or acquisition history of the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice. Determinations The Sonoma State University has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • The 8,707 objects described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • There is a connection between the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice and the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. 2. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 20, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Sonoma State University must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Sonoma State University is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. Dated: August 7, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–18684 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038514; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis intends to repatriate certain cultural SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices items that meet the definition of sacred objects and/or objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after September 20, 2024. ADDRESSES: Jennifer Noffze, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, telephone (317) 334–3722, email jenn@childrensmuseum.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. DATES: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Abstract of Information Available A total of 19 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The 19 sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony are: Knife sheath (47.630.125)—donated to the museum by the Goodland Museum in 1947. The sheaf has beaded designs that include horse prints; leather has green pigment; strap is wrapped in red quills. It dates from 1885–1900 and is attributed to the Sioux. Pipestem (47.677.125)—donated to the museum by the Goodland Museum in 1947. The long, catlinite pipestem is cylindrical at ends, square in the center, and has carved designs. It dates to around 1890 and is attributed to the Sioux. Feathered headdress (48.177.1)— donated to the museum from the Estate of Mabel Hoster Troupe in 1948. It has a brown crown; headbands with white, purple and red beadwork; and eagle feathers. It dates to around 1920 and is attributed to the Lakota. Child’s vest (48.629.56)—donated to the museum by Anna Russell in 1948. The vest has a leather front and calico cloth back and the front is decorated with quilled bird-like designs. It dates from 1885–1900 and is attributed to the Oglala Lakota. Doll (54.39.15)—donated to the museum by Margaret Pollitt in 1954. The doll has a cloth body; dressed in beaded buckskin with breech cloth apron, leggings, and long shirt; horsehair braids and beaded features; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 braided hair. It is attributed to the Sioux. Saddle/storage bags (64.4.19AB)— donated to the museum by Mrs. Paul Moore in 1964. The bags are beaded on both sides with red dyed horsehair tassels and metal cones. They date from 1875–1885, are from North Dakota, and are attributed to the Lakota. Beaded sheath (69.1.76)—donated to the museum by Mrs. J. William Wright, Jr. in 1969. Front of sheath covered with white, dark blue and dark brown geometric pattern on red background; black natural hide; and two beaded hide tassels. It dates from 1900–1925 and is attributed to the Sioux. Drum (70.165.1)—purchased from George Herzog in 1970. It is a circular frame drum painted with blue stars around the edge of the head. It dates from 1890–1910 and is attributed to the Lakota. Eagle bone whistle (74.50.106)— donated to the museum by Mr. & Mrs. Harrison E. Eiteljorg in 1974. It is yellow, hollow, slightly curved bone with red and blue lines and double leather tie. It dates from 1972–1974 and is attributed to the Oglala Lakota. Rattle (76.214.1)—purchased from Margaret A. Davies in 1976. It is a round, flat rattle with green hide covering, fringe on end of handle, and has geometric designs. It dates to around 1970 and is attributed to the Sioux. Headdress (77.6.5)—donated to the museum by Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Crane in 1977. It is a red, white, blue, and green feathered headdress with ermine tassels at the temples. It dates to around 1875 and is attributed to the Sioux. Medicine bag (77.78.1)—purchased from Gallery II, Inc (Milwaukee, WI) in 1977. Bag is made from a prairie dog with beaded and quilled appendages. It dates from 1900–1910 and is attributed to the Lakota. Pouch (2049)—donated to the museum in 1927 (donor unknown). It is made of cow hide and has a beaded cross design on front. It dates to around 1900 and is attributed to the Lakota. Parfleche (2718)—donated to the museum by Mrs. D.M. Parry in 1928. It is made from rawhide and painted with blue, turquoise, red, and yellow geometric motifs outlined in blue on both sides. It dates from 1875 and is attributed to the Sioux. Parfleche (5209)—donated to the museum by Mrs. S.H. Malpas in 1931. It is a small tan pouch with yellow, red, and blue geometric designs on the front and blue and red lines on the back. It dates from 1875 and is attributed to the Sioux. Dance rattle (5237)—donated to the museum by Mrs. S.H. Malpas in 1931. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67655 It is a hide-covered gourd on stick; handle is wrapped with red wool and buckskin; tuft of rawhide fringes on top; feathers lashed with sinew and silver paint drops on one side. It dates from 1875 and is attributed to the Sioux. Storage bag (8528)—donated to the museum by Mrs. W.B. Wheelock in 1936. It is a rectangular storage bag decorated with narrow lanes of dyed porcupine quillwork; panels of beads are attached to the edges along with green wool tassel and metal cones with red horsehair. It dates from 1875–1900 and is attributed to the Lakota. Pair of possible bags (3992AB)— donated to the museum by Abby W. Erskine in 1930. The bags are decorated with stripes of blue and white beads and blue cross elements; dyed horsehair tassels inside metal cones; five rectangular designs on edge in green, yellow, red and white. They date from 1885–1905 and are attributed to the Lakota. Pouch with playing cards (5063A– C)—donated to the museum by Mrs. Vernon E. Hahn in 1931. Round pouch made from saddle leather and perforated with star and other designs; rectangular playing cards with rounded corners tucked inside. It dates from 1875–1885 and is attributed to the Sioux. Determinations The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has determined that: • The 19 sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony described in this notice are, according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for present-day adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, and have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision). • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 67656 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 20, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: August 7, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–18673 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038505; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object and that has a cultural affiliation with the Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice may occur on or after September 20, 2024. ADDRESSES: Nell Murphy, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, telephone (212) 769–5837, email nmurphy@amnh.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the AMNH, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 in the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Abstract of Information Available A total of one cultural item has been requested for repatriation. The one sacred object is a mahiole or feather helmet. The cultural item was found in storage. However, based on Museum records, consultation as well as information in the published literature, the item is presumed to have originated in Hawai1i. In 1907, it was recorded in the Museum’s catalog as a feather helmet from the Hawaiian Islands, Collector Unknown. A catalog card located in the Division of Anthropology Archives dates the helmet to pre-1907, as this is the year it appears to have been located. The Collector is unknown. Determinations The American Museum of Natural History has determined that: • The one sacred object described in this notice are specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for presentday adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural item described in this notice and the Na Hoa Aloha O Ka Pu1uhonua o Hönaunau and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural item in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 20, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the AMNH must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. The AMNH is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: August 7, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–18683 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038520; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Dolores CO Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument intends to carry out the disposition of human remains removed from Federal or Tribal lands to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition in this notice. DATES: Disposition of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after September 20, 2024. If no claim for disposition is received by August 21, 2025, the human remains in this notice will become unclaimed human remains. ADDRESSES: Raymond O’Neil, Monument Manager, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, 27501 Highway 184, Dolores, CO 81323, telephone (970) 882–5616, email roneil@blm.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the Bureau of Land Management and additional information on the human remains in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the identifications in this notice. SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual have been reasonably identified. The human remains consist of a single human cranium, including E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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National Park Service

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Notice of Intended Repatriation: The Children's Museum of 
Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and 
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), The Children's Museum of Indianapolis 
intends to repatriate certain cultural

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items that meet the definition of sacred objects and/or objects of 
cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian 
Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on 
or after September 20, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Jennifer Noffze, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 
N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, telephone (317) 334-3722, 
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the 
National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. 
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of The 
Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and additional information on the 
determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, 
can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park 
Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

Abstract of Information Available

    A total of 19 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. 
The 19 sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony are:
    Knife sheath (47.630.125)--donated to the museum by the Goodland 
Museum in 1947. The sheaf has beaded designs that include horse prints; 
leather has green pigment; strap is wrapped in red quills. It dates 
from 1885-1900 and is attributed to the Sioux.
    Pipestem (47.677.125)--donated to the museum by the Goodland Museum 
in 1947. The long, catlinite pipestem is cylindrical at ends, square in 
the center, and has carved designs. It dates to around 1890 and is 
attributed to the Sioux.
    Feathered headdress (48.177.1)--donated to the museum from the 
Estate of Mabel Hoster Troupe in 1948. It has a brown crown; headbands 
with white, purple and red beadwork; and eagle feathers. It dates to 
around 1920 and is attributed to the Lakota.
    Child's vest (48.629.56)--donated to the museum by Anna Russell in 
1948. The vest has a leather front and calico cloth back and the front 
is decorated with quilled bird-like designs. It dates from 1885-1900 
and is attributed to the Oglala Lakota.
    Doll (54.39.15)--donated to the museum by Margaret Pollitt in 1954. 
The doll has a cloth body; dressed in beaded buckskin with breech cloth 
apron, leggings, and long shirt; horsehair braids and beaded features; 
braided hair. It is attributed to the Sioux.
    Saddle/storage bags (64.4.19AB)--donated to the museum by Mrs. Paul 
Moore in 1964. The bags are beaded on both sides with red dyed 
horsehair tassels and metal cones. They date from 1875-1885, are from 
North Dakota, and are attributed to the Lakota.
    Beaded sheath (69.1.76)--donated to the museum by Mrs. J. William 
Wright, Jr. in 1969. Front of sheath covered with white, dark blue and 
dark brown geometric pattern on red background; black natural hide; and 
two beaded hide tassels. It dates from 1900-1925 and is attributed to 
the Sioux.
    Drum (70.165.1)--purchased from George Herzog in 1970. It is a 
circular frame drum painted with blue stars around the edge of the 
head. It dates from 1890-1910 and is attributed to the Lakota.
    Eagle bone whistle (74.50.106)--donated to the museum by Mr. & Mrs. 
Harrison E. Eiteljorg in 1974. It is yellow, hollow, slightly curved 
bone with red and blue lines and double leather tie. It dates from 
1972-1974 and is attributed to the Oglala Lakota.
    Rattle (76.214.1)--purchased from Margaret A. Davies in 1976. It is 
a round, flat rattle with green hide covering, fringe on end of handle, 
and has geometric designs. It dates to around 1970 and is attributed to 
the Sioux.
    Headdress (77.6.5)--donated to the museum by Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. 
Crane in 1977. It is a red, white, blue, and green feathered headdress 
with ermine tassels at the temples. It dates to around 1875 and is 
attributed to the Sioux.
    Medicine bag (77.78.1)--purchased from Gallery II, Inc (Milwaukee, 
WI) in 1977. Bag is made from a prairie dog with beaded and quilled 
appendages. It dates from 1900-1910 and is attributed to the Lakota.
    Pouch (2049)--donated to the museum in 1927 (donor unknown). It is 
made of cow hide and has a beaded cross design on front. It dates to 
around 1900 and is attributed to the Lakota.
    Parfleche (2718)--donated to the museum by Mrs. D.M. Parry in 1928. 
It is made from rawhide and painted with blue, turquoise, red, and 
yellow geometric motifs outlined in blue on both sides. It dates from 
1875 and is attributed to the Sioux.
    Parfleche (5209)--donated to the museum by Mrs. S.H. Malpas in 
1931. It is a small tan pouch with yellow, red, and blue geometric 
designs on the front and blue and red lines on the back. It dates from 
1875 and is attributed to the Sioux.
    Dance rattle (5237)--donated to the museum by Mrs. S.H. Malpas in 
1931. It is a hide-covered gourd on stick; handle is wrapped with red 
wool and buckskin; tuft of rawhide fringes on top; feathers lashed with 
sinew and silver paint drops on one side. It dates from 1875 and is 
attributed to the Sioux.
    Storage bag (8528)--donated to the museum by Mrs. W.B. Wheelock in 
1936. It is a rectangular storage bag decorated with narrow lanes of 
dyed porcupine quillwork; panels of beads are attached to the edges 
along with green wool tassel and metal cones with red horsehair. It 
dates from 1875-1900 and is attributed to the Lakota.
    Pair of possible bags (3992AB)--donated to the museum by Abby W. 
Erskine in 1930. The bags are decorated with stripes of blue and white 
beads and blue cross elements; dyed horsehair tassels inside metal 
cones; five rectangular designs on edge in green, yellow, red and 
white. They date from 1885-1905 and are attributed to the Lakota.
    Pouch with playing cards (5063A-C)--donated to the museum by Mrs. 
Vernon E. Hahn in 1931. Round pouch made from saddle leather and 
perforated with star and other designs; rectangular playing cards with 
rounded corners tucked inside. It dates from 1875-1885 and is 
attributed to the Sioux.

Determinations

    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has determined that:
     The 19 sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony 
described in this notice are, according to the Native American 
traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian 
organization, specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional 
Native American religious leader for present-day adherents to practice 
traditional Native American religion, and have ongoing historical, 
traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American 
group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, 
lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision).
     There is a reasonable connection between the cultural 
items described in this notice and the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

Requests for Repatriation

    Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items 
in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified 
in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be 
submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian 
organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a 
preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal 
descendant or

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a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.
    Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor 
may occur on or after September 20, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis must 
determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. 
Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a 
single request and not competing requests. The Children's Museum of 
Indianapolis is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the 
Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this 
notice and to any other consulting parties.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9.

    Dated: August 7, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-18673 Filed 8-20-24; 8:45 am]
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