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Myaamia Center
The Center, a Miami Tribe of Oklahoma initiative located within an academic setting, serves the needs of the Myaamia people, Miami University, and partner communities through research, education, and outreach that promote Myaamia language, culture, knowledge, and values.
About the Myaamia Center
The Center, a Miami Tribe of Oklahoma initiative located within an academic setting, serves the needs of the Myaamia people, Miami University, and partner communities through research, education, and outreach that promote Myaamia language, culture, knowledge, and values.
Meet Our Staff![Bonham House's red brick exterior surrounded by trees](_images/homepage/bonham-house.jpg)
Explore Our Offices
The Myaamia Center includes several offices, with differing areas of focus and staff support.
![Chief Lankford and President Crawford holding a traditional myaamia lacross stick](_images/homepage/lankford-crawford.jpg)
A Logo, A Relationship
The Myaamia Heritage Logo references the traditional Miami Tribe art form of ribbonwork and symbolizes the unique relationship between the University and Tribe.
![Daryl Baldwin writing some of the myaamia language on a clear board](_images/homepage/daryl-baldwin-writing.jpg)
Research and Publications
Learn more about the impacts of language and cultural revitalization on Myaamia students at Miami University. 169 Myaamia students have enrolled at Miami University since 1996.
Take a Look Back
Where the Myaamia First Came From
2022 Myaamiaki Conference Review
Recent News
Upcoming Events
Programming
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Myaamia Winter Gathering
Each year Myaamia Center staff, Myaamia students, and Miami University faculty travel to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma’s headquarters in Oklahoma for the Tribe’s annual Winter Gathering and Stomp Dance celebration.
![Miami students wearing colorful skirts and shawls decorated with myaamia ribbonwork.](_images/homepage/2023-stomp-skirt-workshop.jpg)
Stomp Dance Skirt Workshop
Myaamia Students participated in a stomp dance skirt making workshop, where they learned the entire process of making a skirt for wearing at stomp dances.
![Three students sit around a table at the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma's headquarters during a summer camp youth program](_images/homepage/20230612-maayaahkweeta-miami-oklahoma-2706.jpg)
Educational Programs
Myaamia Students from Miami University serve as counselors for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma’s summer youth programs, Saakaciweeta (ages 6-9) and Eewansaapita (ages 10-16). The students help camp participants by modeling how to be good learners and community members.