Notice of Intended Repatriation
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The Notice of Intended Repatriation outlines the intention of the University of California, Berkeley to repatriate certain cultural items, specifically unassociated funerary objects that have cultural significance to affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. This repatriation process is conducted under the guidelines set forth by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The repatriation can occur on or after May 11, 2026, and requests can be made by individuals and organizations claiming cultural affiliation.
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Key Changes
- Establishing a timeline for the repatriation process beginning May 11, 2026.
- Identifying the framework under NAGPRA for the repatriation of cultural items.
- Outlining the responsibilities of the University of California in managing repatriation requests.
Obligations
What this law requires
University of California, Berkeley must send written notice of this repatriation intent to the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, California and any other consulting parties identified in the notice
Repatriation of the 14 unassociated funerary objects cannot occur before May 11, 2026
University of California, Berkeley must accept and process written requests for repatriation submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations claiming cultural affiliation with the items
Written repatriation requests must be directed to Alexandra Lucas, Government and Community Relations, Office of the Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley, 200 California Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, or nagpra-ucb@berkeley.edu
University of California, Berkeley must evaluate competing repatriation requests using a preponderance of the evidence standard and determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation