Sunrise Blessing

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Sunrise Blessing

When

Jan. 27, 2026, 8 – 8:30 a.m.

Where

UA Mall

Gather on the UA mall for the sunrise blessing with breakfast to follow in the NASA Wassaja room.

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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.

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