Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items
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This law notifies the public about the U.S. Department of the Interior's intention to repatriate certain cultural items categorized as unassociated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). A total of 40 cultural items are identified for repatriation, which includes various artifacts that were historically collected from burial sites on the Channel Islands. The repatriation is intended for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians and may begin on or after May 11, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a repatriation process for cultural items
- Definition and identification of unassociated funerary objects
- Establishment of timeline for potential repatriation
Obligations
What this law requires
Channel Islands National Park must send a copy of this repatriation notice to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians and all other consulting parties
Repatriation of the 40 cultural items may not occur before May 11, 2026
Written requests for repatriation of the cultural items must be submitted to Ethan McKinly, Superintendent, Channel Islands National Park, at the specified address or email
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice may submit written requests for repatriation by demonstrating preponderance of evidence of lineal descent or cultural affiliation
Channel Islands National Park must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation if competing requests are received