College shipping 17 boxes of ancient tools back to tribes
Published Date: 9/9/2026
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Antelope Valley College is planning to return 17 boxes of ancient stone tools and artifacts to Native American tribes connected to the Antelope Valley area. This repatriation will start on or after October 9, 2026, following laws that protect Native American cultural items. If you want to learn more or request repatriation, you can contact the college’s anthropology department.
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College to Repatriate 17 Artifact Boxes
If you are a member of a Native American tribe connected to Antelope Valley, Antelope Valley College plans to return 17 boxes of flaked and ground stone artifacts from the Lovejoy Springs site. The repatriation may occur on or after October 9, 2026, and questions can be sent to Dr. Darcy L. Wiewall at Antelope Valley College, Department of Anthropology.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations may submit written requests for repatriation and must show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are culturally affiliated or lineal descendants. Repatriation to a requestor may occur on or after October 9, 2026; competing requests will be resolved by Antelope Valley College and joint requests are treated as a single request.
College Affirms San Manuel Nation Affiliation
Antelope Valley College has determined there is a reasonable connection between the cultural items and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (previously listed as San Manuel Band of Mission Indians). AVC also determined the items meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony with ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance to the Native American group.
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