University of Missouri Museum Completes NAGPRA Inventory for Arkansas Remains and Funerary Objects
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The notice clears the way for the University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects after completing a NAGPRA inventory. The museum identified remains of at least 54 individuals and 6,440 associated objects removed from multiple sites in Arkansas, and found a cultural affiliation with listed Native American Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation may begin on or after July 13, 2026. Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or other eligible requesters should submit written repatriation requests to the museum contact listed in the notice.
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Key Changes
- Confirms completion of a NAGPRA inventory for remains of at least 54 individuals and 6,440 associated funerary objects
- Identifies cultural affiliation with listed Native American Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations
- Allows eligible repatriation requests, with repatriation possible on or after July 13, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or other eligible requesters seeking repatriation must send a written request for the identified human remains and associated funerary objects to Dr. Candace Sall at the University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO 65211, or by email to [email protected].