Progress toward repatriating Native American cultural items varies across the UC system. UCLA has returned 92% of items, while UC Berkeley has returned less than 25%.
State law requires full repatriation. - UCLA repatriated 58,482 items (92%) as of February 2026.
- UC Berkeley has returned less than 25% of its collection. - California law (CalNAGPRA) mandates repatriation of cultural items to tribes.
- UC campuses must consult with tribes and submit inventories. The UC system acknowledges past harm and is working to rebuild trust with Native communities.