The suquamish indian tribe of the port madison reservation will support the management and care of the suquamish museum collection by improving documentation, storage, and daily use of its holdings

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation $230,082 on September 1, 2026, under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (CFDA 45.308) to support management and care of the Suquamish Museum collection through improved documentation, storage, and daily use of its holdings.

The tribe will hire a full-time Collections Management Specialist to update cataloguing methods, reorganize storage, and complete a full item-level inventory of over 7,000 items. The project will enhance preservation and practical availability of Suquamish records and objects for tribal members, researchers, and visitors.

The award runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, with place of performance in Suquamish, Washington. The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program supports federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge through projects including collections stewardship, professional development, organizational capacity building, and community engagement.

The tribe will hire a full-time collections management specialist to update cataloguing methods, reorganize storage, and complete a full item-level inventory for over 7,000 items. The project will result in enhanced preservation and practical availability of suquamish records and objects, making IT easier to use for suquamish members, researchers, and visitors.