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In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) plans to return two culturally significant items to the Patwin Tribes. These items, a piece of travertine limestone and another lot of missing material, were linked to the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, California, through traditional knowledge. The repatriation is scheduled to occur on or after April 18, 2025, and UC Davis will manage any competing requests for these items.

The California State University, Sacramento plans to return a cultural item to the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The item is a baby cradle basket made in the 1950s by a member of the tribe, and efforts will be taken to ensure its proper repatriation by April 17, 2025. People or organizations with claims related to this item can submit repatriation requests to the authorized representative. If there are multiple requests, the university will decide the rightful claimant.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Sonoma State University is planning to return 88 cultural items to their rightful owners, the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, after April 16, 2025. These items, which include stone tools and faunal bones from archaeological sites near Kelseyville, California, hold significant cultural importance to the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians. Sonoma State University will determine the appropriate recipient if there are competing requests for repatriation. The National Park Service is overseeing this process but is not responsible for the determinations.

The University of Georgia, Laboratory of Archaeology intends to return two culturally significant baskets to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California. These baskets, which are considered objects of cultural patrimony, were originally from the Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe areas, dating back to the first half of the 20th century. The repatriation is conducted in alignment with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and is scheduled to occur on or after January 29, 2025. If other groups wish to claim the items, they must provide evidence of their cultural connection by the repatriation date.

The Brooklyn Children's Museum intends to repatriate five cultural items, including masks and rattles, to the Onondaga Nation of NY. These items are considered sacred and culturally significant according to Native American traditions. The repatriation is in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and could take place after January 29, 2025. The Museum will handle any additional requests and ensure the appropriate transfer of the items.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is planning to repatriate 265 cultural items that are considered culturally important to the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, California. These items were excavated in 2011 along Highway 1 in Sonoma County and include shells, bones, beads, stones, and other artifacts. The repatriation process is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and may occur on or after January 6, 2025. If other claims are made on these items, Caltrans will determine the rightful recipient based on the submitted evidence.

The Western Washington University, Department of Anthropology plans to return certain cultural items to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, a shell bead and a red ochre sample, were found during fieldwork on Whidbey Island, Washington, in the late 1990s. The cultural items have been identified as having significant historical or cultural importance to certain tribes, including the Lummi Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. The repatriation process may begin on or after January 13, 2025, and the university is responsible for ensuring the appropriate tribe receives the items if multiple claims are made.

The St. Joseph Museums, Inc. in Missouri plans to return 67 cultural items that are considered sacred and of cultural significance to certain Native American Tribes under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items were donated by collectors over the years and include necklaces, baskets, weapons, and a cradleboard doll, among others. The repatriation is scheduled to take place on or after February 18, 2025, and involves the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, with opportunities for other tribes or descendants to submit claims if they can demonstrate cultural affiliation. This process is overseen by the National Park Service, which is responsible for notifying all relevant parties.

The University of California, Berkeley plans to return certain cultural items to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items are considered sacred and have significant cultural importance. Nine Pomo cultural items, including a headdress and dance regalia, have been identified for repatriation. Requests for repatriation can be made by eligible tribes or organizations, and competing claims will be carefully reviewed before returning the items.

The Department of Anthropology at Western Washington University plans to return certain cultural items to Native American tribes, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. These items, originating from archaeological sites on the Swinomish Indian Reservation and collected near Weaverling Spit, are of cultural significance to the Samish Indian Nation and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Repatriation could begin on or after January 13, 2025. The notice allows other tribes or individuals to submit claims for these items if they can prove a connection.