Tribal Historic Preservation
Welcome to the Duwamish Tribe Historic Preservation web page!
Cultural preservation is responsible for preserving precontact archaeological resources. We provide guidance and comments on SEPA/NEPA notifications and EIS statements within and around traditional Duwamish lands. Along with archaeologists we have been present when excavation or soil disturbance occurs in and around our sacred sites.
We work closely with our Tribal elders, consult with local museums, community partners, environmental justice groups, and local governmental entities to preserve our ancestors’ knowledge and cultural resources.
To contact the cultural preservation department for SEPA, DAHP consultation and EIS statements, please email preservationdept@duwamishtribe.org.
Please note this is a small department. We do our best to respond as quickly as we can. If you need information about the Duwamish Tribe or to schedule a visit, please email info@duwamishtribe.org or call 206-431-1582.
Attention!
It is with great regret that we, The Department of Cultural and Historic Preservation, have to announce the postponement of the opening season of the x̌alšəd Field School. Due to unforeseen challenges, the project location will not be ready for us to conduct a Phase 1 Survey. We are currently in the process of resolving these issues, but unfortunately not in time for the 2026 summer season.
However, not all is lost. We will be coming back for the 2027 summer season with continued collaboration with Edmonds College.
We will be having our online Information session today (05/06/2026) at 5pm, only to announce our postponement and alternative plans for this summer. If you have any questions about the 2026 summer season and or the 2027 summer season, please feel free to contact us at: