Sonoma State University Inventories Funerary Objects for Tribal Affiliation
Published Date: 8/13/2026
Notice
Summary
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.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Repatriation eligibility for three Wintun tribes
Sonoma State University has determined that one lot of associated funerary objects is culturally affiliated with the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria; Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria; and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Any one or more of those named Tribes, or a lineal descendant or other Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that proves affiliation, may request repatriation; repatriation may occur on or after September 14, 2026.
Inventory adds soil samples; future items to be repatriated
The inventory identifies one lot of associated funerary objects that includes soil samples removed from CA-NAP-261 during a 1977 excavation; these soil samples were not acknowledged in the earlier (December 18, 2025) notice. Sonoma State University states that any additional missing cultural items when located will also be repatriated, and that records show no evidence the ancestors or items were treated with hazardous substances.
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