Native American Advancement, Initiatives, and Research

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. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

The University of Arizona Land-Grant History

Thank you to Dr. Robert Robbins

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Former UArizona President Robert Robbins headshot

In his tenure as President of the University of Arizona, Robert Robbins demonstrated unwavering support for Native relations on and off campus. As part of the university's strategic plan, he established the Office for Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement and through that office established a proactive, innovative, and transformational approach to all relationships with Native students, faculty, graduates, as well as their communities and families in Arizona and beyond. We thank him for his dedication to our tribal communities and wish him well in his new role as full professor in the College of Medicine.

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