Tribal Historic Preservation Office
of the Skokomish Tribe
Functioning under the authority of Section 101(d)(2) of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Resolution 00-63(78) of the Skokomish Tribal Council, the Skokomish Tribal Historic Preservation Office (STHPO).
The goal of the Skokomish Indian Tribe's Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) is to protect and maintain the cultural resources of the Twana people. The Skokomish THPO is committed to the preservation and continuation of cultural knowledge in all regards: origins, histories, and stories; land areas, waterways and their uses; traditions, values and beliefs; language, song and dance, mental, physical and spiritual well-being; the cultural uses of animal life, marine life and plant life; and all other aspects of Twana identity.
Members:
- Kris Miller, Cultural Resources Director
- Jackie Smith, Archives Trainee
Duties of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office:
- To direct and conduct a comprehensive Reservation-wide survey and maintain an inventory of historic and culturally significant properties.
- Identify and nominate eligible properties to the National Register and otherwise administer applications for listing historic properties on the National Register.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive, Reservation-wide historic preservation plan covering historic, archaeological, and traditional cultural properties.
- Advise and assist, as appropriate, Federal and State agencies and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities.
- Cooperate with the Secretary, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and other Federal agencies, State agencies, local governments, and organizations and individuals to ensure that historic properties are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development.
- Provide public information, education and training, and technical assistance in historic preservation.
- Consult with the appropriate Federal agencies in accordance with Section 106 of the Act on:
- Federal undertakings that may affect historic and culturally significant properties within the boundaries of the Reservation.
- The content and sufficiency of any plans to protect, manage, or to reduce or mitigate harm to such properties.