Sonoma State University to Repatriate Sacred Stone Tools to Hoopa Valley Tribe
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- Sonoma State University has announced its intent to repatriate two lots of sacred cultural items to the Hoopa Valley Tribe, California. The decision follows the requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding the return of specific ceremonial objects.
The items consist of two lots of modified stone tools recovered from the Hoopa Valley region in Humboldt County. One lot was removed during the Hoopa Timber Ranch Surv . . .
The items consist of two lots of modified stone tools recovered from the Hoopa Valley region in Humboldt County. One lot was removed during the Hoopa Timber Ranch Surv . . .