The National Park Service, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, has issued a notice about the repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, taken from Contra Costa County, California, were found to be culturally affiliated with the Wilton Rancheria, California. These items were seized during an investigation and, following their storage at various sites, they are now eligible for repatriation starting January 13, 2025. Authorized Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations can request the repatriation of these remains and objects according to the procedures outlined in the notice.
Simple Explanation
The National Park Service is giving back bones and objects that belonged to Native Americans from a long time ago to the people they belong to. These things were taken for study, but now they will be returned to the right Native American group in California.