Missouri Society Catalogs Ancient Remains for Tribal Reclamation
Published Date: 2/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Missouri Historical Society has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and special burial items from Sacramento County, California. These remains and objects are linked to certain Indian Tribes and could be returned starting March 25, 2026. If you want to request their return, you can contact the Missouri Historical Society soon!
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Two Native Ancestors Identified
The Missouri Historical Society has documented human remains representing at least two Native American individuals from Sacramento County, California, along with 34 associated funerary objects. The objects are listed in the notice (for example: bird bone whistles, stone and obsidian projectile points, baked clay items, shell beads, and a drilled abalone shell).
Tribes Named as Culturally Affiliated
The Missouri Historical Society determined cultural affiliation between the remains/objects and these groups: Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California; California Valley Miwok Tribe, California; Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California; Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians (Verona Tract), California; United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California; and the Wilton Rancheria, California. Those named may request repatriation.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Repatriation requests may be submitted by any one or more of the tribes named in the notice, or by any lineal descendant, tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization (not named) that shows by a preponderance of the evidence a cultural affiliation. Repatriation may occur on or after March 25, 2026, and competing requests must be resolved by the Missouri Historical Society before repatriation.
How to Submit a Repatriation Request
Written repatriation requests must be sent to Brady Wolf at the Missouri Historical Society, 225 S Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105, or by the provided email address. Repatriation actions may begin on or after March 25, 2026.
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