Sacramento University Returns Sacred Basket to Miwok and Washoe Tribes
Published Date: 12/17/2025
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Summary
California State University, Sacramento is planning to return a special coiled gathering basket to the Miwok and Washoe tribes because it holds important cultural meaning. This repatriation could happen starting January 16, 2026. If you want to learn more or ask questions, you can contact the university before then.
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University to return Miwok/Washoe basket
California State University, Sacramento intends to return one coiled gathering basket identified as an object of cultural patrimony affiliated with the California Valley Miwok Tribe and the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California. Repatriation may occur on or after January 16, 2026; the basket is curated under accession number 1974-18-30.
Who may request repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not named in the notice may submit a written request for repatriation to California State University, Sacramento. Requestors must show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they are a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated tribe or organization; repatriation may occur on or after January 16, 2026.
Competing and joint request rules
If competing requests for the basket are received, California State University, Sacramento must determine the most appropriate requestor before repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation are treated as a single request and not as competing requests; repatriation may occur on or after January 16, 2026.
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