The move to return lands to the Shastas is supported by Siskiyou County. In November, the county board of supervisors unanimously voted to send a letter of support to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on the tribe’s request.
In November 1851, several bands of Shastas, known as the “Upper Klamath” of the Shasta and Scott rivers, signed the third of 18 treaties negotiated with California tribes by agent Redick McKee. However, the U.S. Senate never…
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I have a friend, an artist, who is a member of the Shasta Nation by way of his mother. This is so huge for him and for the rest of the Shasta people. It’s about time.
Thank you Jay Martin. You provide an incredible service for your readers.
Thank you all for the work on getting our tribal lands back..My ancestors are doing the spirit dance ..My mother was Shasta and was fostered out to a white family when her mother died. Many kids had to find homes after the tribe was shattered by Gold Mioners , Settlers and Federal Government..Having some land to restore some of our forgotten traditions is a big step forward.. Thank you all