We Collaborate Intentionally
Miami University recognizes the sovereignty of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Our respect for each other fosters opportunities for the community to learn about this unique relationship.
Miami Tribe Relations
The partnership between Miami University and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma is more than a relationship. Like a fire, carefully tended over time, this connection has the power to illuminate a path towards a healthy future. Spanning more than four decades, this tribally-led, university-supported relationship continues to evolve with the Tribe’s needs.
Committed to Each Other
Grounded in the values of reciprocity, mutual respect, and learning from each other, Miami Tribe Relations exists to ensure the vitality of the Tribe and university.
We Acknowledge History
Our land acknowledgment reaffirms the Myaamia people’s deep connection to their homelands, where Miami University is located, and our commitment to each other.
We Support Myaamia Students
These Myaamia students are among the first generation in nearly 100 years to begin speaking their native language.
Together We Thrive
We’re achieving more together than we could alone. The work of the Myaamia Center is enhanced by collaboration with the university community, resulting in significant revitalization projects and more.
100+
Myaamia students graduated from Miami University since 1991
1167% increase in Myaamia student enrollment since 1991
650+
people use the Myaamia Dictionary App created by Miami University graduate students and the Myaamia language team
92%
graduation rate for Myaamia students in the Myaamia Heritage program
compared to 53% before the launch of the program in 2003
The Miami Tribe Relations Office provides a support system for Myaamia students in the Myaamia Heritage Program. From coordinating trips, events, and guests to student mentoring and individual support, this office focuses on providing an enriching and successful Miami experience for each student in the program.
While the work of the Myaamia Center primarily serves the needs of the Miami Tribe, Miami University students benefit by learning about a contemporary Tribal Nation. Through class visits, cultural activities, and co-curricular events across campus, students are able to engage with the Myaamia community and culture, serving to bring both communities closer together.
50th Anniversary Programming
Throughout 2022, Miami University and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the relationship between a sovereign Tribal Nation and a public educational institution. This unique partnership is expressed through a shared commitment to neepwaantiinki, learning from each other, which has played a key role in the Miami Tribe's language revitalization efforts and has led to the first generation in nearly 100 years learning to speak the Myaamia language.
Get Involved
There are a lot of ways to get involved and show support for our unique relationship with the Miami Tribe.
Aacimotaatiiyankwi
The Miami Tribe’s community blog helps foster connections throughout the community through conversations about history, ecology, and other shared experiences.
Explore our stories of revitalization
Cultural and language revitalization are a huge part of the Myaamia Center’s efforts at Miami University. This podcast explores how the 50-year relationship between the two have impacted those efforts.
Stay up to date
Keeping up with all aspects of the Myaamia Center, from events and opportunities to research and university updates, is super easy with the Myaamia Center’s monthly email newsletter.
Support Our Work
Heritage Collection
Wearing pieces from the Heritage Collection is a great way to celebrate this relationship and support Heritage Award students, with a portion of proceeds going toward scholarships for Myaamia students.
Donate
Donating to Myaamia Center and Heritage Award Students provides important funding for future educational events and activities.
Connect with the Community
Miami Tribe Relations
Myaamia Center200 Bonham House
Oxford, OH 45056 strasskl@MiamiOH.edu 513-529-5648 Connect with Us
