# 2026-11241: Sonoma State to Return 35 Funerary Objects

2026-11241, Notice of Inventory Completion: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, 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).

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- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11241
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 33737
- 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

Sonoma State to Return 35 Funerary Objects

## Summary

Sonoma State University has finished checking its collection of 35 Native American funerary objects and confirmed they belong to local tribes. Starting July 6, 2026, these items can be returned to the tribes that they came from. This is a respectful step to honor Native American heritage, with no money involved, just care and timing.

## Abstract

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

## Effects PRIA read

- Return of 35 Funerary Objects: benefit, low. Sonoma State University identified 35 associated funerary objects that are culturally affiliated with specific Wintun tribes. These 35 items (including modified shell, abalone, modified obsidian, groundstone tools, faunal bone, modified glass scrapers, and a historic button) may be repatriated to t…
- Who Can Request Repatriation: benefit, low. Repatriation requests may be submitted by any one or more of the tribes named in this notice or by any lineal descendant or tribe/Native Hawaiian organization that proves cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence. If competing requests are received, Sonoma State University will determ…

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## Sources
- [2026-11241 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11241/notice-of-inventory-completion-sonoma-state-university-rohnert-park-ca)
- [2026-11241 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11241.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11241 (as of 2026-06-11).