Notice of Intended Repatriation: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO, 77182 [2024-21538]

Download as PDF 77182 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 20 individuals of Native American ancestry. • There is a reasonable connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in 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 a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the human remains in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after October 21, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the PMAE must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the human remains are considered a single request and not competing requests. The PMAE is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribe 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: September 12, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038735; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO National Park Service, Interior. Notice. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Denver Museum of Nature & Science intends to repatriate certain a cultural item that meets the definition of an object of cultural patrimony and that has a SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 Abstract of Information Available A total of one cultural item has been requested for repatriation. The one object of cultural patrimony is a Xheitl S’aaxhw (Thunderbird Clan Hat) belonging to the Ketchikan Indian Community. The clan hat (AC.11360) was originally collected in Ketchikan, Alaska, by a Mr. Zeigler at an unknown date. In 1965, the clan hat was purchased by the Michael R. Johnson Gallery. In 1973, the clan hat was purchased by Mary and Francis Crane, who donated their collection to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science between 1968 and 1983. Determinations [FR Doc. 2024–21535 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] ACTION: cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice may occur on or after October 21, 2024. ADDRESSES: Chris Patrello, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205, telephone (303) 370–6378, email chris.patrello@dmns.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 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 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. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has determined that: • The one object of cultural patrimony described in this notice has 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), according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural item described in this notice and the Ketchikan Indian Community. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 cultural item in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after October 21, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural item are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science 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: September 12, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–21538 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038734; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Jacksonville, FL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU) 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. SUMMARY: Disposition of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after October 21, 2024. If no claim for disposition is received by September 22, 2025, the human remains in this notice will become unclaimed human remains. ADDRESSES: Chris Hughes, Superintendent, Timucuan Ecological DATES: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 183 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 77182]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21538]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038735; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Repatriation: Denver Museum of Nature & 
Science, Denver, CO

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 Denver Museum of Nature & Science 
intends to repatriate certain a cultural item that meets the definition 
of an object of cultural patrimony and that has a cultural affiliation 
with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice may occur on or 
after October 21, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Chris Patrello, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 
Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205, telephone (303) 370-6378, 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 
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 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 one cultural item has been requested for repatriation. 
The one object of cultural patrimony is a Xheitl S'aaxhw (Thunderbird 
Clan Hat) belonging to the Ketchikan Indian Community. The clan hat 
(AC.11360) was originally collected in Ketchikan, Alaska, by a Mr. 
Zeigler at an unknown date. In 1965, the clan hat was purchased by the 
Michael R. Johnson Gallery. In 1973, the clan hat was purchased by Mary 
and Francis Crane, who donated their collection to the Denver Museum of 
Nature & Science between 1968 and 1983.

Determinations

    The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has determined that:
     The one object of cultural patrimony described in this 
notice has 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), according to the Native American traditional knowledge of 
an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.
     There is a reasonable connection between the cultural item 
described in this notice and the Ketchikan Indian Community.

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, 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 cultural item in this notice to a requestor may 
occur on or after October 21, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science must 
determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. 
Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural item are considered a 
single request and not competing requests. The Denver Museum of Nature 
& Science 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: September 12, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-21538 Filed 9-19-24; 8:45 am]
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