Historic Preservation
Our Mission
The purpose of the Historical Preservation Department is to research, archive, protect, conserve, and perpetuate the traditional resources of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa.
What We Do
- Research and recover items defined in NAGPRA
- Maintain a database of all summaries and documentation received from institutions
- Receive and assume custodial charge of all objects acquired by purchase, donation, and repatriation.
- Provide historical research and data to Tribal Council, departments, and tribal programs.
- Provide information, displays, and collections to the Tribal community as well to the general public through the Meskwaki Museum & Cultural Center, the Tribal Center, the MBCH and others
How We Help
You can contact the Historic Preservation Department for the following:
- NAGPRA Issues
- 106 Process Undertakings
- Artifact Donation
- Monetary Donation
- History Questions
- Lending Art/Artifacts
Upcoming Events
Weaving Cattail Mats
Meskwaki Natural Resouces 1826 340th St, Tama, IAEvery Wednesday evening a group of ladies from the community meet at the MNR Building to work and learn about weaving cattail mats. They welcome any female community member to […]
Sewing Sessions
Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum 303 Meskwaki Road, Tama, IAWeekly sewing sessions at the Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum will resume starting April 7, 2022 beginning at 6:00PM until 8:00PM. We would like to see how this date and […]
Weaving Cattail Mats
Meskwaki Natural Resouces 1826 340th St, Tama, IAEvery Wednesday evening a group of ladies from the community meet at the MNR Building to work and learn about weaving cattail mats. They welcome any female community member to […]
Recent News
The Historic Preservation Department Staff
Contact the Historic Preservation Department
Phone Number
Fax Number
(641) 484-3439
Physical Address
303 Meskwaki Road
Tama, IA 52339
Mailing Address
349 Meskwaki Road
Tama, IA 52339
Contact the Meskwaki Nation
Get in touch with our main office if you have general questions or need assistance finding the correct department to contact.