Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology
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This law pertains to the repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects held by the University of Missouri's Museum of Anthropology under the guidelines of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The university has identified a cultural affiliation between the remains and certain Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation may occur after May 11, 2026, upon written request from eligible parties, including tribal representatives or lineal descendants.
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Key Changes
- Establishment of cultural affiliation with specific Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations
- Eligibility for repatriation requests from tribal representatives or lineal descendants
- Timeline for potential repatriation set after May 11, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology must complete and maintain an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in their collection
University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology must determine cultural affiliation between human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations
Send written requests for repatriation to Dr. Candace Sall, University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO 65211, or email nagpra@missouri.edu
Repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects may only occur on or after May 11, 2026
University of Missouri, Museum of Anthropology must send a copy of this notice to all identified Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and consulting parties