Kalamazoo Valley Museum NAGPRA Repatriation Notice

The National Park Service has issued a notice regarding the Kalamazoo Valley Museum's intent to repatriate specific cultural items. These items have been classified as objects of cultural patrimony under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The museum has determined that these items maintain a cultural affiliation with specific Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. This notice serves as the formal declaration of the museum's intent to return these items to the affiliated groups. Repatriation of the identified cultural items is scheduled to proceed on or after July 22, 2026. Parties seeking further information or wishing to submit additional written requests regarding the repatriation process should contact Regina Gorham, the Collections Manager at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.