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Cal State Campuses Return Native American Remains and Artifacts: A Journey Towards Repatriation

The Cal State system holds over two million ancestral remains and artifacts, with progress varying across campuses. Sacramento State leads with 89% of human remains and 68% of cultural items repatriated. However, Cal Poly Pomona has barely started, and Cal State Bakersfield hasnt returned anything yet. Tribal leaders, like the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu, feel a heavy weight until remains come home. Recently, Cal State released a full inventory and launched a systemwide policy, allocating $3.7 million for reburials, travel, and staff. Campuses with large anthropology departments hold the largest collections, but new maps and buildings make tribal access easier. Policy reviews are set for November 2026 after more tribal input, pushing steady healing forward.

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