NAGPRA / CalNAGPRA Policy

CSU Systemwide NAGPRA Policy

SJSU's Presidential Directive (PD-2023-01) regarding protocol for curation, inventory, and repatriation of Native American remains has been rescinded in favor of the California State University systemwide policy.

Consultation Protocol

Tribal consultation informs all stages of our work; from revising and implementing campus-wide policy, to inventory and repatriation. Our protocols for handling and repatriation of cultural remains and ancestors were developed in these consultations.

NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Transfer & Repatriation Protocol

Our goal is the full repatriation of ancestors and cultural items to Tribes, in accordance with consultations. These policies are meant to make this process efficient and transparent to our Tribal partners. 

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about SJSU NAGPRA compliance and/or tribal requests.

Campus NAGPRA Oversight Committee

The SJSU NAGPRA Oversight Committee advises the University on compliance with NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA. The committee reviews Tribal claims, recommends protocols and procedures, and guides the appropriate implementation of repatriation law.

Published Notices

Lists or links to publicly available information such as Federal Register notices submitted by the campus.

Communications

The following is a catalog of communications related to changes and/or updates to NAGPRA.

NAHC and National NAGPRA inventories and summaries databases

The following links open up additional tabs to view the State of California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and to the National Park Service NAGPRA database sites.

Emergency Plan

Emergency plans for the care and protection of the human remains and cultural items in our care (forthcoming).