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University of Arizona Law Professor, Robert A. Williams, Jr., critiques conservation strategies that displace Indigenous peoples in a New York Times essay. He emphasizes Indigenous-led conservation as more effective, highlighting global examples.

The Rockefeller Foundation commits a grant to support the University of Arizona for a project aimed at revitalizing tribal foodways in the Southwest by scaling up native, nutrient-dense, and climate-smart seeds, and promoting regenerative practices.

The Rockefeller Foundation’s climate strategy will pave the way for inclusivity for those Indigenous Communities, who will be most negatively impacted by increasing climatic fluctuations, by providing them with a number of vital resources.

In the last week of January, 2024  the UA AIR Climate Adaptation Research Program hosted a meeting with their partner institutions including visitors representing USAID, Stellenbosch University, Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano, Auckland University of Technology, and the FAPESP.

“Native Voices in STEM” is a professional seminar series that invites Native scientists, engineers, activists, community members and leaders to share their personal and professional journeys, along with their research and professional expertise, providing inspiration to the next generation of cha

The WEST EJ Center brings together a diverse coalition with longstanding relationships and extensive expertise working with marginalized communities to overcome the barriers.

Students and Community members are welcome to join our zoom online planning meetings for the UA Pow Wow Planning Meeting. Your presence is greatly appreciated and look forward to seeing everyone there!

The Haury Program is pleased to announce an open call for Native Pathways Graduate Research Award proposals to support the research of graduate students who bring knowledge and experience on matters relevant to Native American and Indigenous resilience.

The 29th Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, a tribute to American Indian heritage and contributions, took place on January 10th at the Arizona State Capitol, organized by the Arizona Governor's Office on Tribal Relations and Tribal Nation representatives.

The Special Rapporteur calls for inputs for a report on Mobile Indigenous Peoples, focusing on challenges, rights, and good practices, to be presented at the 79th General Assembly in 2024.

During the 29th Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day (INTLG), which was held on January 10th in Phoenix at the Arizona State Capitol, UArizona Indigenous Resilience Center (IRes) was recognized on the Senate floor by Senator Sally Gonzales and Senator Hatalthie.

Pursuant to Resolution 51/16 of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will dedicate his annual report to the Human Rights Council to the theme Indigenous Persons with Disabilities.