The CSU system announced Nov. 13 that it would implement a systemwide Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act policy.
Developed in collaboration with California Native Nations, the California Native American Heritage Commission and tribal leaders from throughout the state, the policy will comply with existing federal and state acts, which protect tribal rights and require campuses to return taken ancestors and cultural artifacts.
According to the CSU’s press statement, the CSU Chancellor’s Office has provided direct support through its establishment of the Office of Tribal Relations and allocation of $3.7 million to campuses for two consecutive years, which support necessary compliance training, staffing, consultation and infrastructure…