Parks Dept. Returns Ancient Tools to Native Tribes in California
Published Date: 3/2/2026
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Summary
The California Department of Parks and Recreation plans to return 29 cultural items linked to Native American tribes, including tools and artifacts found in Eldorado County. This repatriation will start on or after April 1, 2026, honoring Native heritage and respecting tribal connections. No money changes hands, but this is a big step in preserving history and culture.
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Repatriation of 29 Native Items
The California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to return 29 cultural items identified as unassociated funerary objects to affiliated Native American parties, including the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The repatriation may occur on or after April 1, 2026, and no money will be exchanged. The items include stone tools, beads, bone and shell objects, and other artifacts recovered from sites in Eldorado and Sacramento Counties.
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