106 Group: Connecting People, Place, and Time

06/16/2026

Are you planning to attend the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) Forum 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Don’t forget to sign up for 106 Group’s Archaeology Lab Tour—Bus/Mobile Workshop on July 25. This session takes attendees behind the scenes of a professional archaeology lab, to see how artifacts move from field collection to lab analysis and how that work informs preservation decisions.

Participants will tour 106 Group’s archaeology lab in Saint Paul, where our team will share case studies demonstrating how archaeology strengthens heritage preservation and regulatory compliance, deepens community narratives, and expands opportunities for public engagement.

👉 Learn more: https://forum.napcommissions.org/tours

06/10/2026

Pride Month celebrates the history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Riots, and honors this moment by continuing to uplift voices and support equality for all.

06/05/2026

We are honored to celebrate the opening of the Wakąn Típi Center, a transformative cultural space that marks a major milestone in the Dakota community’s reclamation and care of this sacred site in St. Paul.

This moment reflects decades of dedication, partnership, and vision to restore land once damaged by industrial use into a place of learning, healing, and connection for generations to come. The Center stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of Indigenous leadership, cultural storytelling, and community‑driven design.

At 106 Group, we are incredibly proud to have been part of this journey, working alongside Dakota leaders and partners over many years to help shape the interpretive experience and exhibits that bring these stories to life.

https://www.startribune.com/14m-dakota-cultural-center-opens-at-wakan-tipi-cave-in-st-paul/601849538?utm_source=gift

The grand opening of the Wakąn Típi Center is a milestone in the Dakota reclamation of the Bdote area.

05/29/2026

National Historic Preservation Month Spotlight – Water Works

At Water Works, the story begins with the people connected to the Mississippi Riverfront. Generations of Native American and African American communities shaped this place, gathering, working, building lives, and enduring displacement, while carrying forward deep resilience.

Through cultural resources planning, these layered histories were brought into focus, guided by archaeology, community voices, and interpretation. Preservation matters because it ensures these stories endure.

Explore how these stories come to life: https://106group.com/portfolio/water-works/

Preservation planning, archaeology, community histories, and interpretation for redevelopment along Minneapolis' waterfront

05/28/2026

We’re hiring!

106 Group is looking for a Project Manager to join our team. You’ll help keep projects running smoothly from start to finish by organizing work, partnering with clients and teammates, and keeping timelines and budgets on track. It’s a hands on role where your work really makes an impact.

If you’re a strong communicator who loves solving problems, staying organized, and keeping things moving, we’d love to meet you.

Learn more and apply: https://106group.com/jobs/project-manager/

05/27/2026

106 Group is honored to participate in the Grand Opening of the Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center on May 29th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This special day will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony as we officially welcome this meaningful space to the community.

As both a proud sponsor and project partner, we’re grateful for our enduring relationship with Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Awaƞyaƞkapi and the collaboration of many that helped bring this vision to life.

05/26/2026

Memorial Day may have passed, but its meaning continues. We remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country, and we are deeply thankful for their sacrifice.

05/22/2026

In honor of National Historic Preservation Month, 106 Group is proud to support the preservation of stories held in historic places. These historic homes connect us to meaningful moments in our shared history.

Preservation is at the core of 106 Group’s work. Today’s project spotlight is Historic Fort Snelling. This site reflects centuries of American history, including Dakota homelands, early military presence, immigration, statehood, and veteran services.

Learn more about how we are helping preserve this important legacy: https://106group.com/portfolio/fortifying-the-fort-snelling-legacy/

For more than two decades, 106 Group has acted as a dedicated partner for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota Historical Society, lending support to preserve and revitalize Fort Snelling

05/20/2026

A major milestone reached — the Ala Kahakai Interpretive Plan is complete!

Developed for the community and shaped by community voices, this plan brings together trail knowledge holders, planners, and partners including PBR HAWAII, Hoaʻāina Heritage Services, the State of Hawai‘i Trail and Access Program, and the National Park Service, to guide how the stories of the historic Ala Kahakai Trail corridor are shared.

Through site visits, workshops, and virtual conversations, the process centered local insight and lived experience. The result is a framework that supports education, stewardship, and meaningful connections along the trail.

Mahalo to everyone who contributed their time, knowledge, and respect for ʻāina in this effort.

Learn more here: https://106group.com/portfolio/ala-kahakai-interpretive-plan/

Final Plan: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/nah/hawaii/ala-kahakai-interpretive-plan/

Led the development of a new interpretive plan for the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail on Hawai‘i Island

05/18/2026