Sac State Ready to Return Ancestral Remains to Tribes—Bureaucracy Meets Heritage
Published Date: 5/8/2025
Notice
Summary
California State University, Sacramento finished checking their collection of human remains and found they belong to Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means they’re ready to return these remains to the right communities. If you’re part of these groups, keep an eye out for how and when the returns will happen—no money changes hands, just respect and care.
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Repatriation of Native Human Remains
California State University, Sacramento completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined that certain human remains are culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The university is prepared to return those remains to the affiliated tribes or organizations; no money will change hands and the transfers are framed as acts of respect and care. If you belong to an affected tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, watch for notices about how and when the returns will occur.
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