Cal State Chico to Return Ancient Items to Karuk Tribe
Published Date: 3/27/2026
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Summary
California State University, Chico has finished checking and listing some old Native American items found in Siskiyou County. These items, linked to the Karuk Tribe, can be returned to the tribe starting April 27, 2026. If you want to request these objects, contact Chico State soon—no money changes hands, just respect and care for history.
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Karuk Tribe repatriation eligible April 27
California State University, Chico identified two lots of associated funerary objects (one lot of modified obsidian pieces and one lot of shells) from Siskiyou County that are culturally affiliated with the Karuk Tribe. Those objects may be repatriated to the Karuk Tribe on or after April 27, 2026.
Who can request repatriation
Written requests for repatriation may be submitted to Michelle Hansen at Chico State (400 West First Street, Chico, CA 95929; email [email protected]). Requests may be sent by any of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in the notice, or by any lineal descendant, tribe, or organization that shows cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence. If competing requests are received, Chico State will decide the most appropriate requestor; joint requests count as a single request.
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