University of Arizona team, in partnership with Hopi Tribe, wins Grand Prize from the U.S. Department of Energy Friday The University of Arizona won top honors—out of 40 finalist teams from around the world-taking home the Grand Winner trophy for their partnership with the Hopi Tribe on 24 eco-friendly rowhouses that integrate passive design techniques and a microgrid to promote energy sovereignty. Read more Image
Online Consultation with United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Jose Francisco Cali Tzay for his current Study on lndigenous Persons with Disabilities Tuesday Your are invited to join this online Consultation with UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for his current Study on Indigenous Persons with Disabilities on May 2-3, 2024. Interpretation services will be provided. Read more Image
2024 Haury Indigenous Resilience Leadership Awards Celebration Honors Levi Esquerra of Native American Advancement & Tribal Engagement Office April 10, 2024 On April 1st, the Haury Program and distinguished guests gathered for a surprise celebration of the Honorable Levi Esquerra (Chemehuevi) of the UArizona Native American Advancement & Tribal Engagement Office as the recipient of the 2023/2024 Haury Indigenous Resilience Leadership Award. Read more Image
After 10 Years, A Pow Wow Is Returning to the University of Arizona On April 13th! April 5, 2024 The purpose of the 2024 Spring Social Pow Wow is to gather the local Native American and non-Native American community members together for a celebration of Native American cultural dancing, singing, artistry, health, wellness, and prayer. Read more Image
Native American Youth Entrepreneurship Program (NAYEP) April 2, 2024 Applications are now open for the Native Nations Institute’s 2024 Native American Youth Entrepreneurship Program (NAYEP)! This five-day intensive business education workshop for Indigenous high school students will run as an online program on July 8-12, 2024. Learn more Image
2024 MIT Solve Indigenous Innovators Summit Showcases UArizona Programs and a New Generation of Leaders March 28, 2024 On February 29th and March 1st, MIT Solve hosted Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from the US and Canada in Tucson, Arizona to bring attention to the technology and innovations of Indigenous peoples. Read more Image
“You Don’t Always Have To Go Abroad To Learn About a Different Culture”: Experience the Communities of the Navajo and Tohono O’odham Nations this Summer! March 27, 2024 What are your plans for this Summer? The University of Arizona’s Cultural & Inclusive Experiential Learning Opportunities (CIELO) is inviting you to join them on a unique experience of intercultural immersion, learning and engagement in Native American communities. Read more Image
Anti-Racism Live 2024 with Robert A. Williams, Jr. March 26, 2024 University of Arizona Law Professor Robert A. Williams, Jr. featured prominently in the Anti-Racism Live 2024 event organized by Peace One Day. Read more Image
Conservation, Racism and Indigenous Peoples Human Rights March 12, 2024 You are invited to join this two day symposium on Thursday March 21 to Friday March 22 exploring the intersections of racism, colonialism and conservation and calling for an environmental justice movement based on Indigenous Peoples Human Rights. Read more Image
Next “Native Voices in STEM” Seminar to Explore Cultural Fire Practices in California March 6, 2024 Dr. Martinez will share her work with cultural fire practitioners through a partnership that UC Davis has with Diana Almendariz (Wintun) and Ron Goode (North Fork Mono). She will also discuss how this partnership has been impactful for their graduate and undergraduate students who have had the opportunity to learn and work with Ron and Diana through this partnership. Read more Image