Myaamia Center
The Center, a ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ Tribe of Oklahoma initiative located within an academic setting, serves the needs of the Myaamia people, ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ, and partner communities through research, education, and outreach that promote Myaamia language, culture, knowledge, and values.
About the Myaamia Center
The Center, a ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ Tribe of Oklahoma initiative located within an academic setting, serves the needs of the Myaamia people, ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ, and partner communities through research, education, and outreach that promote Myaamia language, culture, knowledge, and values.
Meet Our Staff
Explore Our Offices
The Myaamia Center includes several offices, with differing areas of focus and staff support.
A Logo, A Relationship
The Myaamia Heritage Logo references the traditional ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ Tribe art form of ribbonwork and symbolizes the unique relationship between the University and Tribe.
Research and Publications
Learn more about the impacts of language and cultural revitalization on Myaamia students at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ. 169 Myaamia students have enrolled at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ since 1996.
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Recent News
Upcoming Events
Programming
Myaamia Winter Gathering
Each year Myaamia Center staff, Myaamia students, and ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ faculty travel to the ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ Tribe of Oklahoma’s headquarters in Oklahoma for the Tribe’s annual Winter Gathering and Stomp Dance celebration.
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.
Educational Programs
Myaamia Students from ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ serve as counselors for the ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ 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.
Contact the Myaamia Center
351 E. Spring St.
Bonham House, ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ
Oxford, OH 45056