# 2026-19469: CSUN to Repatriate Ohio Native Remains After Inventory

2026-19469, Notice of Inventory Completion: California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-09-23, effective 2026-10-23 (as of 2026-09-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19469
- As of: 2026-09-30
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19469
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 60399
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Effective: 2026-10-23
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-30

## In one line

CSUN to Repatriate Ohio Native Remains After Inventory

## Summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) has finished checking its collection and found human remains linked to Native American tribes from Ohio. These remains, from at least three people, can be returned to the tribes starting October 23, 2026. This notice helps make sure the remains are treated respectfully and returned to their rightful communities.

## Abstract

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

## Effects PRIA read

- Three Native American Remains Identified: benefit, low. California State University, Northridge identified human remains representing at least three Native American individuals (one neonate and two adults) that are affiliated with the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma and the Shawnee Tribe. These remains were excavated from Native American earth mound…
- Who May Request Repatriation: benefit, low. The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma and the Shawnee Tribe may submit written requests for repatriation. In addition, any lineal descendant or any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not named may request repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are cultura…
- Condition, Location, and Safety Information: benefit, low. The remains are highly fragmented and incomplete, have no associated funerary objects, and it is unknown whether any potentially hazardous substances were used on them before CSUN obtained them. The remains were recorded as excavated from Lawrence County, Ohio in 1934–1935.

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## Sources
- [2026-19469 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19469/notice-of-inventory-completion-california-state-university-northridge-northridge-ca)
- [2026-19469 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-23/pdf/2026-19469.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19469 (as of 2026-09-30).