College Returns Ancient Gaming Stone to Tribes
Published Date: 7/15/2026
Notice
Summary
Los Rios Community College District in Sacramento plans to return a special Native American cultural item—a gaming stone—back to the tribes it belongs to. This item was taken from a burial site in Santa Barbara County long ago and will be repatriated starting August 14, 2026. This respectful act honors Native American traditions and helps heal history.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Gaming Stone Repatriation Scheduled
Los Rios Community College District plans to return one 'gaming stone' (an unassociated funerary object) that was removed from the Sudden Site (CA‑SBA‑210) in Santa Barbara County. LRCCD has determined the item has a cultural affiliation with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians, and repatriation may occur on or after August 14, 2026.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request showing by a preponderance of the evidence that they are culturally affiliated or a lineal descendant. Requests must be sent to Jamey Nye, Los Rios Community College District, 1919 Spanos Ct, Arden‑Arcade, CA 95825, or by email to [email protected]; LRCCD will decide among competing requests before repatriation and treats joint requests as a single request.
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