The Elem Indian Colony in California says a recommendation to place Rattlesnake Island on the list of National Register of Historic Places is a step in the right direction.
The island is part of the tribe's ancestral territory. An archaeologist found evidence of Elem occupation dating back 11,000 years. The tribe has an island-based culture and history.
The California State Historical Resources Commission voted unanimously to nominate the island for the list. A man who bought the island in 2004 has to agree before any placement.
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Rattlesnake Island: 'archaeologically significant'
(The Lake County Record-Bee 5/17)
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Elem Colony seeks protection for Rattlesnake Island
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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