Repatriation

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Horner Collection,
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR:

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent
to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Horner
Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, that meet the
definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3).
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural
items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.

The five cultural items are one drum, one drumstick, one Coho or
shinny stick, one trinket basket, and one wallet basket. Three of the
cultural items are part of the Dr. J.L. Hill collection

(Federal Notice)

 

 

Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Washington State
Parks and Recreation Commission, Olympia, WA:
SUMMARY: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, in
consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations, has determined that the cultural items listed in this
notice meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects. Lineal
descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these
cultural items should submit a written request to the Washington State
Parks and Recreation Commission. If no additional claimants come
forward, transfer of control of the cultural items to the lineal
descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in
this notice may proceed.
(Federal Notice)

 

 

Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Washington State
University, Museum of Anthropology, Pullman, WA:

SUMMARY: The Washington State University, Museum of Anthropology (WSU),
in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, has determined that
the cultural items meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects
and repatriation to the Indian tribes stated below may occur if no
additional claimants come forward. Representatives of any Indian tribe
that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the cultural
items may contact WSU.

(Federal Notice)

 

The second and last descriptions are of interest to me because they are both parts from collections which originate in the Columbia Plateau, which is one of the areas I've done a lot of reading about.

 

I've loved the idea of NAGPRA since the day I heard about it. In a world where the Native American population was absolutely decimated, it's the best the government can do to offer SOMETHING that helps bolster cultural ties. I know certain things can muddy the water, such as scientific work (Like Kennewick Man), but it gets anthropologists working with Native Americans on important issues.