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Tribal Historic Preservation

The Samish Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) provides consultation services to public and private agencies, works with other tribes and museums to implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and maintains and houses the archaeological collections. The THPO strives to build interagency relationships, protect and preserve Samish heritage and resources, and be a resource for local and tribal communities.

The Samish THPO actively participates in local and regional projects, conducts archaeological and project site visits, monitors archaeological sites, and conducts NAGPRA consultation. The THPO stays up-to-date on current happenings in Cultural Resource Management by attending regional conferences, meetings, and trainings and consults on projects at city, county, state, and federal levels.

Do you know what to do if you find an artifact?

It’s exciting to find an artifact and your first impulse will probably be to take it home with you. However, it’s against the law to knowingly disturb an archaeological site and this includes removing artifacts (RCW 27.53.060). Take a photo if you can and note its location so you can inform an archaeologist later. Artifacts are most useful to archaeologists when they’re in context (where they were originally placed/lost/dropped years ago). This is how we can try to determine its function and learn more about past lifeways. If you find an artifact on your own property, it’s legally yours and we still recommend leaving it in place and contacting an archaeologist or the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (https://dahp.wa.gov). 
 

Chat & Craft (virtual)


Join us for a casual evening to virtually meet with friends, work on crafts, and just generally have a good time.

Dates: 03 – 03 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 06 – 06 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 07 – 07 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 13 – 13 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 14 – 14 Oct, 2023

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Book Club: Red Bird, Red Power (virtual)


Join us virtually for a discussion of “Red Bird, Red Power: The Life and Legacy of Zitkala-Ša” by Tadeusz Lewandowski.

Dates: 17 – 17 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 20 – 20 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 21 – 21 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 27 – 27 Oct, 2023

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!


Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!

Dates: 27 – 27 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 28 – 28 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 03 – 03 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 04 – 04 Nov, 2023

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Save the Date: Harvest Fest (hybrid)

Anacortes, WA

Join us virtually or in-person to celebrate the season of Píxwel (fall)!

Dates: 04 – 04 Nov, 2023

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Chat & Craft (virtual)


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Dates: 07 – 07 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 10 – 10 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 11 – 11 Nov, 2023

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Book Club: The Language Warrior's Manifesto (virtual)


Join us virtually for a discussion of “The Language Warrior's Manifesto: How to Keep Our Languages Alive No Matter the Odds” by Anton Treuer.

Dates: 14 – 14 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 17 – 17 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 18 – 18 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 24 – 24 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 25 – 25 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 01 – 01 Dec, 2023

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Samish Community Virtual Christmas Party


Join us virtually for a multi-generational gathering with trivia, giveaways, and more!

Dates: 01 – 01 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 02 – 02 Dec, 2023

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Christmas Party (in-person)

Anacortes, WA

Join us at Fidalgo Bay Resort for the Annual Samish Christmas Party!

Dates: 02 – 02 Dec, 2023

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Chat & Craft (virtual)


Join us for a casual evening to virtually meet with friends, work on crafts, and just generally have a good time.

Dates: 05 – 05 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 08 – 08 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 09 – 09 Dec, 2023

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Book Club: Two Old Women (virtual)


Join us virtually for a discussion of “Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival” by Velma Wallis.

Dates: 12 – 12 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 15 – 15 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 16 – 16 Dec, 2023

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