Federal Register #2026-16484

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Item by University of California, Davis

This notice from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, announces the intended repatriation of a cultural item by the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement or contract opportunity - Item for Repatriation: - One basket, purchased from a weaver at Blue Lake, Humboldt County, California (likely Laura Stevens) - Classified as an object of cultural patrimony - Culturally affiliated with the Blue Lake Rancheria, California - Unique Requirements: - Action is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants may submit repatriation requests - No products, services, or contract value are associated with this notice

Description

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) intends to repatriate a cultural item defined as an object of cultural patrimony. This item has a cultural affiliation with certain Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation process is scheduled to begin on or after September 14, 2026. The item is a basket purchased from a weaver at Blue Lake, Humboldt County, California, and is connected to the Blue Lake Rancheria, California.

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