Notice of Intended Repatriation by California State University, Sacramento
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This notice announces that California State University, Sacramento plans to return cultural items to Native American tribes. The items are of historical importance to the tribes. The process for repatriation will start on May 18, 2026, allowing tribes not previously identified to submit claims.
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Key Changes
- California State University, Sacramento is returning cultural items to Native American tribes.
- Repatriation process begins on May 18, 2026.
- Additional claims can be submitted by tribes not previously identified.
Obligations
What this law requires
California State University, Sacramento must send a copy of the notice of intended repatriation to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in the notice and to any other consulting parties.
California State University, Sacramento must initiate the process of repatriation for identified cultural items on or after May 18, 2026.
California State University, Sacramento must accept and process written requests for repatriation from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations not previously identified in this notice.
Written requests for repatriation of the cultural items must be sent to Dr. Mark R. Wheeler at California State University, Sacramento.
California State University, Sacramento must evaluate and determine rightful claimants if multiple requests for repatriation are received.