[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 27 (Friday, February 8, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2923-2924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-01632]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0027159; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: George Fox 
University, Newberg, OR

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The George Fox University, 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 sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony. 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 George Fox 
University. 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.

DATES: 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 with 
information in support of the claim to George Fox University at the 
address in this notice by March 11, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Rachel Thomas, George Fox University, 414 N Meridian #6109, 
Newberg, OR 97132, telephone (503) 554-2415, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 under the 
control of George Fox University, Newberg, OR, that meet the definition 
of sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony 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 Native 
American cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible 
for the determinations in this notice.

History and Description of the Cultural Item(s)

    From 1880-1920, 26 cultural items were removed from Kake, AK, by 
missionaries and others visiting the area from Quaker congregations in 
Oregon. The 26 items are one 2018-023 woven basket, one 91-55 basket, 
one 032 wooden canoe paddle, one 033 wooden canoe paddle, one 2018-021 
native basket, one 2018-022 native woven basket, one 2018-020 small 
basket, one 2018-020 small basket, one 2018-025 basket, one 87-29 
Indian drum handle, one 2018-024 woven basket with

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handle, one 2018-067 pillow top, one part of a face from a totem pole, 
one ladle made from bone, one Cedarbark headdress, one medicine man 
mask, one rattle used by medicine man Rattle/Charm with Eagle and 
killer whale design, one carving-top for hat, one woven basket with 
initials FB, one beaded basket with initials FB, one 2018-081 miniature 
paddle, one 2018-078 miniature paddle, one 2018-079 miniature paddle, 
one Spruceroot basket, one red cedar charm used by Medicine man, and 
one 2018-080 model canoe.
    Consultation with Frank Hughes, NAGPRA and Historic Properties 
coordinator for the Organized Village of Kake, has revealed the 
identity of these items. Hughes also was able to identify unique 
weaving patterns and other details indicating that the items were from 
Kake, and were created by members of the Tlingit tribe.

Determinations Made by George Fox University

    Officials of George Fox University have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), the 26 cultural items 
described above are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional 
Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional 
Native American religions by their present-day adherents.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(D), the 26 cultural items 
described above have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural 
importance central to the Native American group or culture itself, 
rather than property owned by an individual.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of 
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the sacred 
objects and objects of cultural patrimony, and the Organized Village of 
Kake.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    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 with information 
in support of the claim to Rachel Thomas, George Fox University, 414 N 
Meridian #6109, Newberg, OR 97132, telephone (503) 554-2415, email 
[email protected], by March 11, 2019. After that date, if no 
additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the 
sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony to the Organized 
Village of Kake may proceed.
    The George Fox University is responsible for notifying the 
Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island River Reserve; Native 
Village of Eyak (Cordova); Native Village of Kotzebue; Native Village 
of Selawik; Native Village of Shishmaref; Noorvick Native Community; 
Organized Village of Kake; and the Sitka Tribe of Alaska that this 
notice has been published.

    Dated: December 11, 2018.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2019-01632 Filed 2-7-19; 8:45 am]
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