Michigan Tribal Historic Preservation Officers and Tribal Cultural Representatives
In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) is the designated tribal preservation official of a federally recognized Indian Tribe. A THPO is responsible for the administration of any or all of the functions of a State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) with respect to tribal land. The Michigan SHPO works closely with THPOs from each recognized tribe in the state.
THPO and Tribal Cultural representatives for Michigan's twelve federally-recognized tribes are listed below.
Bay Mills Indian Community
Paula Carrick, THPO
12140 West Lakeshore Dr. Brimley, MI 49715
906-248-8759
paulacarrick@baymills.org
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians
Cindy Winslow, Museum Director
Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center
2605 North West Bay Shore Dr. Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-534-7764
cindy.winslow@gtbindians.com
Hannahville Indian Community
Earl Meshigaud
N-14911 Hannahville B1 Rd. Wilson, MI 49896
906-466-2932
earlmeshigaud@hannahville.org
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of the Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians
Alden Connor, THPO
16429 Bear Town Rd. Baraga, MI 49908
906-353-6623 x 4178
aconnor@kbic-nsn.gov
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Daisy McGeshick, THPO
P.O. Box 249 Watersmeet, MI 49969
906-358-0137
daisy.mcgeshick@lvd-nsn.gov
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Jonnie J. Sam, Director
2608 Government Center Dr. Manistee, MI 49660
231-398-6893
jsam@lrboi-nsn.gov
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Melissa Wiatrolik, THPO
7500 Odawa Cir. Harbor Springs, MI 49740
231-242-1408
MWiatrolik@LTBBODAWA-NSN.GOV
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish (Gun Lake) Band of Pottawatomi Indians
Lakota Pochedley, THPO
Gun Lake Tribe Administration
2872 Mission Dr. Shelbyville, MI 49344
269-397-1780
Lakota.Pochedley@glt-nsn.gov
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
Douglas Taylor, THPO
1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way Fulton, MI 49052
269-704-8347
Douglas.Taylor@nhbpi.com
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Matthew J.N. Bussler, THPO
Department of Language and Culture
59291 Indian Lake Road/P.O. Box 180 Dowagiac, MI 49047
269-462-4316
Matthew.Bussler@pokagonband-nsn.gov
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Marcella Hadden, THPO
Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways
6650 East Broadway Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
989-775-4751
mlhadden@sagchip.org
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Colleen Medicine, Director or Language and Culture
523 Ashmun St. Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
906-635-6050 x26140
CMedicine1@saulttribe.net
Additionally, the following websites contain pertinent information about federally-recognized tribes in Michigan and historic preservation responsibilities as they relate to tribal lands:
