California State University-Chico to Repatriate Funerary Objects to California Tribes
October 08, 2026
October 08, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- California State University, Chico campus, intends to repatriate two lots of associated funerary objects to the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, California, and the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California.
The objects consist of one lot of modified lithic materials and one lot of shells. Chico State determined the objects were intentionally placed with or near human remains as part of a death rite or ceremony and found a connection . . .
The objects consist of one lot of modified lithic materials and one lot of shells. Chico State determined the objects were intentionally placed with or near human remains as part of a death rite or ceremony and found a connection . . .