Cal Poly Identifies Two Remains for Chumash Repatriation
Published Date: 2/11/2026
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Summary
California Polytechnic State University has finished checking and identifying two Native American human remains found in San Luis Obispo. They confirmed these remains are connected to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians. Starting March 13, 2026, tribes can officially ask to have these remains returned to them.
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Repatriation Requests Open March 13, 2026
California Polytechnic State University identified human remains representing two Native American individuals that it determined are affiliated with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians. Starting March 13, 2026, the Santa Ynez Band, any lineal descendant, or another tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that shows cultural affiliation may send written requests for repatriation to Kent Spiers at Cal Poly, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 or by email at [email protected]; Cal Poly will resolve competing requests before repatriation.
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