The University of California, Riverside has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) identifying human remains and associated funerary objects linked to Native American tribes. These items are culturally affiliated with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians in California. The repatriation of these remains and objects may begin on or after May 19, 2025, following written requests from identified tribes or other eligible claimants. The notice highlights the importance of the Painted Rocks Site to local Cahuilla and Luiseno Tribes, where these items were originally found.
Simple Explanation
The University of California, Riverside found and checked some old Native American items and decided they belong to certain tribes in California. Starting in May 2025, these tribes can ask to get their things back.