Notice of Intended Repatriation: Field Museum, Chicago, IL
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The Field Museum in Chicago intends to repatriate 24 cultural items that are culturally affiliated with the Osage Nation in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items include feast mats, woven bags, and a sacred bundle collected in 1901 and currently held by the museum. The repatriation process may begin on or after May 11, 2026, and written requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants or culturally affiliated tribes.
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Key Changes
- Intent to repatriate 24 cultural items
- Involvement of the Osage Nation
- Repatriation requests may be submitted from after May 11, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
The Field Museum must send a copy of this repatriation notice to the Osage Nation and any other consulting parties
The Field Museum must receive and process written requests for repatriation submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations claiming cultural affiliation
The Field Museum must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation if competing requests for repatriation are received
The Field Museum must designate an authorized representative (June Carpenter) to receive written repatriation requests at the specified address and email
Repatriation of the 24 cultural items cannot occur before May 11, 2026