Letter from Myaamia Center Executive Director, Daryl Baldwin
Letter from Myaamia Center Executive Director Daryl Baldwin for the WInter 2026 term, providing overview of activities at the Myaamia Center.
Letter from Myaamia Center Executive Director, Daryl Baldwin
Letter from the Executive Director, Daryl Baldwin
Winter 2026
aya ceeki wiiyaakiteeheelo weehki kiihkatwi ‘Greetings everyone and happy New Year’
As 2026 begins, it brings a special sense of excitement and gratitude. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Myaamia Center, a milestone that allows us to reflect on our past while looking towards the future.
In 2001, the Myaamia Center (then the Myaamia Project) began as a small, exploratory initiative. With just one staff member and three years of funding, the goal was to discover how the unique relationship between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University could be leveraged to support language and cultural education with the Miami Tribe. Today, the depth and breadth of our work have exceeded our wildest dreams. Over the last 25 years, we have blossomed into an interdisciplinary team of 26 dedicated staff members and have witnessed over 100 Myaamia people graduate from Miami University.
We invite you to join the anniversary celebrations at our Myaamiaki Conference on April 18, 2026, here on campus. The conference has been held biennially since the creation of the center and serves as a unique opportunity to share our latest research and projects with both the Tribe and the university communities. We welcome everyone to attend in person or live-stream the conference online.
The growth of the Myaamia Center’s work, programs, and increasing number of Myaamia students on campus has challenged us in many ways, most significantly with our campus workspace. The historic Bonham House has been a great home to us, but we are beyond capacity.
To ensure we continue this work for the next 25 years and beyond, the Myaamia Center, with the help of University Advancement, is launching a major capital campaign to expand the Myaamia Center’s workspace. There are many ways to contribute, both small and large. If you are interested in supporting this growth, we invite you to explore our campaign website to see the vision for our future.
We look forward to sharing our progress with you throughout this celebratory year. If you have questions or want to learn more about our efforts, please don't hesitate to contact any of our staff.
kikwehsitoole ‘respectfully’,
Daryl Baldwin, Executive Director
