Notice of Inventory Completion: Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
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This notice declares that Eastern Washington University has identified human remains with cultural ties to specific Native American tribes. These remains can be claimed for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act starting from May 18, 2026. Affected tribes or individuals must submit their requests to the university for consideration.
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Key Changes
- Eastern Washington University identified and inventoried Native American human remains.
- Remains are eligible for repatriation under NAGPRA starting May 18, 2026.
- Tribes and individuals affected need to submit repatriation requests.
Obligations
What this law requires
Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice must submit written requests for repatriation of human remains to Eastern Washington University.
Eastern Washington University must send written notices of the inventory completion and repatriation process to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice.
Tribes or lineal descendants must submit written requests for the repatriation of human remains to Eastern Washington University's NAGPRA Coordinator.
Lineal descendants, or any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice, must demonstrate their cultural affiliation to request repatriation by showing preponderance of the evidence.
Eastern Washington University must determine the most appropriate requestor if competing requests for repatriation are received.