Federal Register #2026-09407

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by UC Davis

This notice announces the intended repatriation of cultural items by the University of California, Davis, in coordination with the National Park Service (Department of the Interior): - Three cultural items (two baskets and one basket fragment) are identified as objects of cultural patrimony - Basket (CHM 71): Purchased in San Francisco, sourced from Hoopa Valley, Trinity County - Basket (CHM 72): Identified from Trinity River at the junction of South Fork, specifically as Tsnungwe - Basket fragment (CHM 1268): Identified from Trinity River at the junction of South Fork, specifically as Tsnungwe - Items are affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, including Blue Lake Rancheria, California - Notice issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - No products or services are being procured or awarded; this is not a solicitation or contract opportunity - Items may have been treated with Berlou (mothproofing substance), but specific treatment details are unknown - Eligible tribes, organizations, or lineal descendants may request repatriation; UC Davis will determine the most appropriate recipient if there are competing requests

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation involves three cultural items including baskets and a basket fragment. The repatriation may occur on or after June 11, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at UC Davis.

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