Since 1970, The Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin (MAPOM) has been working to promote accurate knowledge of the Coast Miwok Indians, the first people of Marin and southern Sonoma counties. MAPOM was founded as a result of community involvement in the excavation of a Coast Miwok village site. Through a diverse range of programs and cooperative efforts, with groups such as the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (Coast Miwoks), the Coast Miwok Tribal Council of Marin, and the Point Reyes National Seashore, MAPOM seeks to promote accurate knowledge of the Coast Miwok Indians.

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MAPOM's mission is to implement and encourage the identification, preservation, and protection of anthropological resources concerning all Coast Miwoks, their territory, and adjacent areas and to support other Native People through:

• Publishing items of scientific, academic, and/or general interest.
• Developing exhibits, displays, and outdoor museum presentations.
• Participating in festivities, celebrations, and similar activities which promote and encourage the preservation of traditional culture.
• Educating the public about anthropological resources and allied topics through our sponsorship of lectures, classes and other programs.
• Promoting scholarly research.
• Identifying, evaluating, preserving, and protecting archeological sites and other cultural resources.
• Assisting implementation of all laws and statutes pertaining to the management, protection, and preservation of cultural resources.
• Encouraging the dissemination of accurate information about the Coast Miwok and other Native American groups.
• Providing scholarships to Coast Miwok students for college education.
• Fostering membership and fund raising to provide resources for the purpose of carrying on MAPOM’s activities, including the sales of books, clothing and other items.