Sonoma State University to Repatriate Hundreds of Cultural Items to Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- Sonoma State University has announced its intent to repatriate 355 lots of cultural items to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, California. The decision follows requirements established by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act for the return of sacred objects and items of cultural patrimony.
The collection includes 297 lots identified as sacred objects, which are ceremonial items necessary for the practice of traditi . . .
The collection includes 297 lots identified as sacred objects, which are ceremonial items necessary for the practice of traditi . . .