Notice of Inventory Completion: Case Western Reserve University
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This notice informs about the completion of an inventory of human remains by Case Western Reserve University under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). It identifies a cultural affiliation between the remains and Native American tribes, specifically the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians. The notice outlines the process for tribes and organizations to request repatriation of the remains starting from May 11, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Completion of inventory of human remains
- Establishment of cultural affiliation with Native American tribes
- Timeline for repatriation requests starting May 11, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Case Western Reserve University must send written copies of this NAGPRA inventory notice to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians and any other consulting parties
Case Western Reserve University must receive and process written requests for repatriation of the two human remains, with requests directed to Jennifer Kangas Berendt, Assistant Director of Agreements, at the specified address and email
Case Western Reserve University must not permit repatriation of the human remains earlier than May 11, 2026
Case Western Reserve University must determine the most appropriate requestor when competing repatriation requests are received before releasing the human remains
Case Western Reserve University must accept repatriation requests from identified Indian Tribes/Native Hawaiian organizations or from unidentified lineal descendants/tribes that demonstrate cultural affiliation by preponderance of the evidence