# 2025-11009: California Plans Return of Artist’s Pipes, Regalia, and Personal Effects

2025-11009, Notice of Intended Repatriation: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2025-06-16, effective 2025-07-16 (as of 2026-11-02).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-11009
- As of: 2026-11-02
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2025-11009
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 90 FR 25362
- Published: 2025-06-16
- Effective: 2025-07-16
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-02

## In one line

California Plans Return of Artist’s Pipes, Regalia, and Personal Effects

## Summary

The California Department of Parks and Recreation plans to return 33 lots of sacred cultural items linked to Joseph Galvan, a Yaqui-Paiute artist and community member. These items include pipes, sculptures, regalia, and personal effects, many made or used by Galvan himself. The repatriation can start on or after July 16, 2025, with no costs mentioned, focusing on honoring cultural heritage and family connections.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and that have a cultural affiliation with Joseph Galvan.

## Effects PRIA read

- Return of 33 Sacred Cultural Items: benefit, low. The California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to repatriate 33 lots of sacred cultural items affiliated with Joseph Galvan, including 1 lot of pipes, 1 lot of sculptures, 1 lot of spears, 2 lots of photographs, 3 lots of instruments, 4 lots of knives/sheaths, 5 lots of personal effects,…
- Known Lineal Descendants Identified: benefit, low. The notice identifies known lineal descendants connected to the cultural items as Katarina Galvan and Richard Frank Galvan. Their connection to the items is recorded in the Department's determinations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- Who Can Request Repatriation and How: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation to Dr. Leslie L. Hartzell, NAGPRA Coordinator, California Department of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001, or by email at [email protected]. Requests mus…

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## Sources
- [2025-11009 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/16/2025-11009/notice-of-intended-repatriation-california-department-of-parks-and-recreation-sacramento-ca)
- [2025-11009 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-16/pdf/2025-11009.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-11009 (as of 2026-11-02).