A collaboration of the University’s Linguistics Department and the Office of Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement, the initiative is part of our broader efforts to make the University a welcoming and inclusive place for Native American students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and to honor the Native Nations that make their homes in our region.
All tribal language signage was developed in consultation with tribal leadership specific for each tribe.
Casino Del Sol Stadium
Location: 1 N. Championship Dr.
Tribe: San Carlos Apache Tribe
"Dagoniłnané zhį nadagoniłkaad"
“We will Fight until we Win”
Centennial Hall
Location: 1020 E. University Blvd.
Tribe: Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Nak Vhayvlke Encukofv”
“The House of Arts"
College of Veterinary Medicine
Location: 1580 E Hanley Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Tribe: Navajo Nation
"Nanise' Naaldlooshii Bila'ashdla'ii Nihá Nahasdzáán Bikáá'
Niilyéii Baa Hą́ą́h Hasin Dóó Baa' Ahééh Ílį"
“All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small...”
Communication Building
Location: 1103 E. University Blvd.
Tribe: Tohono O'odham
“Ñi’okĭ Ma:cig Ki:”
“Place of the study of language”
Global Center
Location: 615 N. Park Avenue
Tribe: Ak-Chin
“Eđ Ki Ođ Em Ki”
“Our House is Your House"
Richard A. Harvill Building
Location: 1103 E. Second St. Tucson, AZ
Language: Lakota
"Tóna wičhóni ogláȟniǧapi naháŋ táku makȟásitomniyaŋ ní úŋpi kiŋ iyúha ečhíyataŋhaŋ wóiksape kič'úŋpi kiŋ hená épi čha tȟokátakiya wayús áyapi kte."
“The future of mankind lies waiting for those who will come to understand their lives and take up their responsibilities to all living things.”
-Vine Deloria Jr. (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe)
Health Sciences Innovation Building
Location: 1670 E. Drachman St.
Tribe: Hia-Ced O'odham (The Sand People)
“Apidag Ki”
“A Place of Education for Healers to Breathe Wellness into the Spirit, Mind, and Body”
Helen S. Schaefer Building
Location: 1508 E. Helen St
Tribe: Quechan Tribe (Kwatsaan)
“Shanyíitsq a’ íim aatsuu’ ávk”
“In the Silence, We Listen.”
John P. Schaefer Center for Creative Photography
Location: 1030 N. Olive Rd
Tribe: Chemehuevi Indian Tribe
“Hutsipamowpüts manawkus Nüwüvi piyŭga. Pa nüwügaip uroy.”
"Ocean Woman is mother to all People. Water is all of life.”
Henry Koffler Building
Location: 1340 E. University Blvd
Tribe: Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Hu'uneiyawame - Knowledge
Y o'ore - Respect
Ropohoaram - Community
Yoeme Language of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Main Library
Location: 1510 E. University Blvd
Tribe: Ak-Chin Indian Community
“O’ohana Ñeokculiđ C Vemđag Ki”
“Main Library”
McClelland Hall, Eller College of Management
Location: 1130 E. Helen St.
Tribe: Yavapai Apache Nation
“Goyá’hí, iit’in goshú yú got Teet"
“Wisdom Guides You Along the True Path”
McKale Memorial Center, Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion
Location: 1721 E. Enke Dr.
Tribe: Hualapai Tribe
“E yule đuv jude da”y o”
“Place to play basketball”
Old Main
Location: 1200 E. University Blvd
Tribe: The Hopi Tribe
“Kiisonvi”
“The focal point of a community where thoughts and prayers become one to benefit all life”
Robert L. Nugent
Location: 1212 E. University Blvd
Tribe: White Mountain Apache Tribe
“Dii Kįhi danohwighą nohwá alzaa”
“This house/home was made for all of us”
Emil W. Haury Anthropology Building
Location: 1009 E. South Campus Dr
Tribe: Chemehuevi’s of CRIT
"Puha"
"Power of learning about the people"
Environment and Natural Resources 2
Location: 1064 E Lowell St
Tribe: Navajo’s of CRIT
"Nihimá Nahasdzáán baa'áhwiilyá"
We are protecting our Mother Earth
Forbes Building
Location: 1140 E South Campus Dr.
Tribe: Hopi’s of CRIT
“Tutskwat, Sinmuy, pu' Natwanit Kyaptsilalwa”
Honoring the land, the people and the Harvest
College of Education
Location: 1430 E 2nd St
Tribe: Mohave’s of CRIT
“Avath athpalyv”
House of Learning