Welcome to the University of Arizona Native American Advancement, Initiatives, and Research Web Portal
This site is a collaborative effort between three offices at the university dedicated to the advancement of Native faculty and students, and to the respectful and ethical research and engagement with Native nations.
The University of Arizona Land Acknowledgement Statement Video
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.
R.C. Gorman Online Auction
The University of Arizona Foundation will sell a limited number of unframed original lithographs of the same piece, titled “Earth Mother,” each measuring 36 ½ inches by 29 ½ inches. The online sale will open Nov. 3 on the Foundation website, in recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November. Prints sell for $4,000 each; the sale will run until all are sold. Sale proceeds will support the American Indian Endowment, which provides scholarships for Native graduate students.
FEATURED ARTIST: The renowned Navajo artist donated the cache of lithograph prints to the university in the 1990’s, with the intent to support Native American graduate students. After three decades in storage, the art will be sold to fulfill its original purpose.
Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement
Office of the Provost
The Office of Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement (NAATE) oversees university efforts to improve the success of Native American students; to promote tribal interests; and to build programs and research capacity to meet the needs of Native nations.
Native American Initiatives
Office of the Provost
The mission of the Office of Native American Initiatives (NAI) is to uphold the University of Arizona's commitment to its land-grant mission and inclusive excellence by advancing the academic aspirations of Native American students and faculty, and a tradition of service to Native Nations.
Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office
Office of Research and Partnerships
Through engagement and collaboration with Native Nations throughout Arizona, NPTAO provides research support, training and education for the university community, as well as technical assistance for tribal community development.
The University of Arizona Land Acknowledgement Narrative
Research & Engagement
In FY 2025, researchers at the University of Arizona actively engaged in more than 200 projects in Arizona and around the country that involved tribal communities, with grants totaling more than $257 million. Learn more about what is required when conducting research or engaging with Native Nations.
Native Faculty
Discover the diverse expertise of the University of Arizona's Native American faculty with NAAIR's specialized search engine, offering precise filtering options based on keywords, tribal affiliations, and academic departments.
Native Students
The University of Arizona is proud to be ranked #1 in conferring doctoral degrees to Native and Indigenous students. Learn more about our Native and Indigenous Wildcats.
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