Federal Register #2026-09398

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Object (Basket) by California Department of Parks and Recreation

This notice announces the intended repatriation of a sacred object by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the National Park Service (Department of the Interior): - No procurement of products or services is involved - The notice concerns a basket, classified as a sacred object, originally collected from the Hat Creek or Big Bend areas in Shasta County, California - The item was donated to the state by the estate of Lottie J. White - The repatriation process is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Additional written requests for repatriation may be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations with demonstrated cultural affiliation - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are referenced in this notice

Description

The California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to repatriate a cultural item classified as a sacred object with a known lineal descendant, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The item is a basket collected in the late 1890s or early 1900s from the Hat Creek or Big Bend areas in Shasta County, California. Repatriation may occur on or after June 11, 2026. Requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations demonstrating cultural affiliation.

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