# 2026-06826: Sonoma State University Lists Petaluma Native Items for Return

2026-06826, Notice of Inventory Completion: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-04-09, effective 2026-05-11 (as of 2026-06-08).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-06826
- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-06826
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 17994
- Published: 2026-04-09
- Effective: 2026-05-11
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Sonoma State University Lists Petaluma Native Items for Return

## Summary

Sonoma State University has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and special objects found in Petaluma, California. These remains and items belong to local tribes and can be returned starting May 11, 2026. This means the university is ready to give back these important cultural treasures to the right Native groups, with no money involved but a clear timeline to follow.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Sonoma State University has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Human Remains and Objects Identified: benefit, high. Sonoma State University identified human remains representing three Native American individuals and 10,042 associated funerary objects from multiple sites in Sonoma County, California. The University determined these remains and objects are culturally affiliated with the Federated Indians of Graton…
- Who Can Request Repatriation: benefit, medium. Repatriation may be requested by any of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in the notice, or by any lineal descendant, tribe, or organization not listed that shows cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence. If competing requests are received, Sonoma State Un…
- How to Request Repatriation: benefit, low. To request repatriation, send a written request to Kirsten Twork at Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, or by email to [email protected]. Repatriation of the described items may occur on or after May 11, 2026.

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## Sources
- [2026-06826 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06826/notice-of-inventory-completion-sonoma-state-university-rohnert-park-ca)
- [2026-06826 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06826.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-06826 (as of 2026-06-08).