83 FR 32321 - Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 134 (July 12, 2018)

The University of Michigan has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written request to the University of Michigan. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 134 (Thursday, July 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32321-32322]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14897]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0025702; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Michigan, Ann 
Arbor, MI

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The University of Michigan has completed an inventory of human 
remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native 
Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is a cultural 
affiliation between the human remains and present-day Indian Tribes or 
Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of 
any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this 
notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains 
should submit a written request to the University of Michigan. If no 
additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human 
remains 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 
request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a 
written request with information in support of the request to the 
University of Michigan at the address in this notice by August 13, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Dr. Ben Secunda, NAGPRA Project Manager, University of 
Michigan, Office of Research, 4080 Fleming Building, 503 South Thompson 
Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340, telephone (734) 647-9085, 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. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains under 
the control of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. The human 
remains were removed from the Garry site (20AC19), Arenac County, MI.
    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 human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible 
for the determinations in this notice.

Consultation

    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the 
University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA) 
professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Bay 
Mills Indian Community, Michigan; Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky 
Boy's Reservation, Montana (previously listed as the Chippewa-Cree 
Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana); Minnesota Chippewa 
Tribe, Minnesota (Six component reservations: Bois Forte Band (Nett 
Lake); Fond du Lac Band; Grand Portage Band; Leech Lake Band; Mille 
Lacs Band; White Earth Band); Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of 
Michigan; Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Michigan; and 
Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Wisconsin (hereafter referred to as ``The 
Consulted Tribes'').
    Requests for consultation were also sent to the Bad River Band of 
the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River 
Reservation, Wisconsin; Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa 
Indians, Michigan; Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Michigan; Lac Courte 
Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin; Lac du 
Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau 
Reservation of Wisconsin; Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior 
Chippewa Indians of Michigan; Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa 
Indians of Wisconsin; Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota; St. 
Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin; and Turtle Mountain Band of 
Chippewa Indians of North Dakota (hereafter referred to as ``The Tribes 
Invited to Consult'').

History and Description of the Remains

    In August of 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Garry site (20AC19) in Arenac County, 
MI.

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Workers contacted the Michigan State Police after encountering human 
remains while digging a trench for a water main on private land. The 
human remains were taken to the State Crime Lab for analysis and 
subsequently transferred to the UMMAA. After analyzing the human 
remains, archaeologists from the UMMAA and Indiana State Museum 
returned to the burial site to excavate the remaining portion of the 
trench. The individual had been buried in a semi-prone position within 
a bell-shaped pit. Several Post-Contact Period objects were found in 
association with the burial but were transferred to the Arenac County 
Historical Society instead of the UMMAA. The human remains are of one 
adolescent, indeterminate sex, 17-18 years old. Copper staining is 
present on the right ulna and radius. Peri-mortem sharp force trauma, 
possibly from a knife or blade, on some of the human remains may be the 
cause of death as there is no evidence of healing from this trauma. No 
known individuals were identified. There are no associated funerary 
objects under the control of UMMAA.
    The human remains have been determined to be Native American based 
on burial treatment and diagnostic artifacts. A relationship of shared 
group identity can be reasonably traced between the Native American 
human remains from this site and the Chippewa based on multiple lines 
of evidence. The associated funerary objects noted from the site are 
typical of the types of goods traded in the region from approximately 
A.D. 1760 to 1820. Additionally, according to historical records, when 
the burial occurred, the Chippewa were the predominant tribe in the 
area. This is further evinced by a treaty creating two Chippewa 
reservations in the vicinity of the Garry site in 1837.

Determinations Made by the University of Michigan

    Officials of the University of Michigan have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of 
Native American ancestry.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of 
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native 
American human remains and The Consulted Tribes and The Tribes Invited 
to Consult.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native 
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to 
request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a 
written request with information in support of the request to Dr. Ben 
Secunda, NAGPRA Project Manager, University of Michigan, Office of 
Research, 4080 Fleming Building, 503 South Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, 
MI 48109-1340, telephone (734) 647-9085, email [email protected], by 
August 13, 2018. After that date, if no additional requestors have come 
forward, transfer of control of the human remains to The Consulted 
Tribes and The Tribes Invited to Consult may proceed.
    The University of Michigan is responsible for notifying The 
Consulted Tribes and The Tribes Invited to Consult that this notice has 
been published.

    Dated: June 1, 2018.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2018-14897 Filed 7-11-18; 8:45 am]
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