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The Roseburg News Review--August 20, 2007
Human remains were found on BLM lands near Gold Hill, Oregon in 2006. Analysis revealed the remains to be those of a Native American adult.
As historic documents and other research indicate the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians have utilized the area for at least two hundred years, it is planned to transfer the remains to the Cow Creeks.
Final notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. and its implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.6( c), of a determination of affiliation and custody for human remains in the control of the Medford District Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Medford, OR.
In April of 2006 human remains were found on BLM managed lands near Gold Hill, Oregon.
The remains were recovered by the Jackson County Medical Examiner in an effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the burial.
Analysis revealed the remains to be those of a Native American adult. No known individual was identified.
No associated material was found with the remains.
Historic documents and ethnographic sources indicate the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians have utilized the area from at least the early 19th Century.
Based on the above mentioned information, officials of BLM have determined that pursuant to 43 CFR 10.6(a), it appears the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians is culturally affiliated to these materials.
Representatives of any other Native American Tribe which believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these remains should contact Ann Ramage, District Archeologist, Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504, telephone (541) 618-2280 before September 14, 2007.
Transfer of custody of the remains of this individual to the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians may begin after this date.