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Native Languages Campus Sign Initiative

 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. 

 

San Carlos Apache Members in front of Arizona Stadium Sign

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 Sign Unveiling

Centennial Hall

Location: 1020 E. University Blvd.
Tribe: Muscogee (Creek) Nation

“Nak Vhayvlke Encukofv”
“The House of Arts"

Navajo Nation CVM Sign

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...”

Sr. Vice President Levi Esquerra and Dr. Ofelia Zepeda

Communication Building

Location: 1103 E. University Blvd.
Tribe: Tohono O'odham

“Ñi’okĭ Ma:cig Ki:”
“Place of the study of language”

Global Center Building Sign

Global Center

Location: 615 N. Park Avenue
Tribe: Ak-Chin

“Eđ Ki Ođ Em Ki”
“Our House is Your House"

Harvill Building Sign Unveiling

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 Sign

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 Sign

Helen S. Schaefer Building

Location: 1508 E. Helen St
Tribe: Quechan Tribe (Kwatsaan)

“Shanyíitsq a’ íim aatsuu’ ávk”
“In the Silence, We Listen.”

Chemehuevi Tribal Members behind CCP Sign

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.”

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Council, students, and community members gathering in front of the Henry Koffler Building Sign

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

Ak-Chin Indian Community Members and President Robbins

Main Library

Location: 1510 E. University Blvd
Tribe: Ak-Chin Indian Community

“O’ohana Ñeokculiđ C Vemđag Ki”
“Main Library”

Eller College of Management Sign

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”

 

Hualapai Tribe member and Coach Tommy Lloyd with McKale Center Sign

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”

Hopi Dancers in front of Old Main

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”

 

Members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe with the Nugent Building Sign

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

Emil W. Haury Anthropology Building

Location: 1009 E. South Campus Dr 
Tribe: Chemehuevi’s of CRIT

"Puha"
"Power of learning about the people"

ENR2

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

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

COE

College of Education

Location: 1430 E 2nd St
Tribe: Mohave’s of CRIT

“Avath athpalyv”
House of Learning