Riverside Museum to Repatriate 44 Native American Artifacts
Published Date: 5/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The Museum of Riverside plans to return 44 important Native American cultural items, including potsherds and baskets, to the Cahuilla tribes starting June 11, 2026. This move honors Native American heritage and follows a careful review of the items’ origins. If you want to learn more or request repatriation, contact the museum soon!
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Museum to Return 44 Cahuilla Items
The Museum of Riverside intends to repatriate 44 cultural items (33 potsherds and 11 baskets) that it has determined are objects of cultural patrimony and have a connection to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and Cahuilla tribes. The repatriation may occur on or after June 11, 2026.
Who May Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in the notice may submit a written request for repatriation to Robyn G. Peterson at the Museum of Riverside (3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92552; email: [email protected]) if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Repatriation to a requester may occur on or after June 11, 2026; competing requests will be resolved by the museum and joint requests are treated as a single request.
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