# 2026-11236: University Returns Ancient Mosaic to Tribes

2026-11236, Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-06-04, effective 2026-07-06 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11236
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11236
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 33747
- Published: 2026-06-04
- Effective: 2026-07-06
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

University Returns Ancient Mosaic to Tribes

## Summary

The University of California, Riverside plans to return a special cultural item—a mosaic made from ancient pottery shards—to Native American tribes starting July 6, 2026. This item holds deep cultural meaning and was donated by a family connected to the university’s desert research center. No money changes hands, but this is a respectful step to honor Native heritage and history.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Riverside intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- UCR intends repatriation to Agua Caliente: benefit, low. The University of California, Riverside has determined a mosaic made from ceramic sherds has a reasonable connection to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and intends to repatriate it. Repatriation may occur on or after July 6, 2026, and no money changes hands for this transfer.
- Who may request repatriation and how: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request to UCR showing by a preponderance of the evidence that they are culturally affiliated. Requests must be sent to Katelynn Michaelson, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riversid…

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## Sources
- [2026-11236 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11236/notice-of-intended-repatriation-university-of-california-riverside-riverside-ca)
- [2026-11236 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11236.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11236 (as of 2026-06-11).