Parks Dept. Prepares to Repatriate Sacred Native Remains
Published Date: 8/5/2025
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Summary
The California Department of Parks and Recreation finished checking their collection of Native American human remains and related items. They found a clear connection between these remains and certain Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian groups. This means these items can now be returned to the right communities, following important laws that protect Native heritage.
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Repatriation of Native American Remains
The California Department of Parks and Recreation completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found a cultural affiliation between certain human remains and associated funerary objects and identified Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Those human remains and funerary objects can now be returned to the affiliated Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations following NAGPRA procedures.
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