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.
Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement
Executive Office of the President
The Office of Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement (NAATE) oversees university efforts to improve the success of Native American students; to promote tribal interests; and to build programs and research capacity to meet the needs of Native nations.
Native American Initiatives
Office of the Provost
The mission of the Office of Native American Initiatives (NAI) is to uphold the University of Arizona's commitment to its land-grant mission and inclusive excellence by advancing the academic aspirations of Native American students and faculty, and a tradition of service to Native Nations.
Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office
Office of Research, Innovation and Impact
Through engagement and collaboration with Native Nations throughout Arizona, NPTAO provides research support, training and education for the university community, as well as technical assistance for tribal community development.
Thank you to Dr. Robert Robbins
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.
Research & Engagement
In FY 2024, researchers at the University of Arizona actively engaged in more than 200 projects in Arizona and around the country that involved tribal communities, with grants totaling more than $200 million.
Native Faculty
Discover the diverse expertise of the University of Arizona's Native American faculty with NAAIR's specialized search engine, offering precise filtering options based on keywords, tribal affiliations, and academic departments.
Native Students
The University of Arizona is proud to be ranked #1 in conferring doctoral degrees to Native and Indigenous students. Learn more about our Native and Indigenous Wildcats.
News
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