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The Myaamia Center, housed in Bonham House at Miami University. Photo by Karen L. Baldwin, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
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| As we move into the later part of mahkoonsa kiilhswa 'Young Black Bear Moon,' thunderstorms and increased animal activity are marking the end of peepoonki ‘winter' here in Oxford, Ohio. At the Myaamia Center, we're turning our focus to spring and neepinwiki ‘summer' activities.
Staff from the Outreach office is preparing to travel to Northeast Oklahoma with a cohort of Miami University students, the Education office is preparing for summer community programs, and our students are preparing for mid-terms and Miami's spring break from classes.
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Miami University Focus: Tribal Sovereignty
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Rebecca Nagle, citizen of the Cherokee Nation, journalist, activist, and podcast host. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Nagle.
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| Rebecca Nagle, citizen of the Cherokee Nation, journalist, activist, and podcast host, recently visited Miami University to present “Tribal Sovereignty 101” where she discussed tribal sovereignty, how U.S. policy impacts the rights of tribes, and how the rights of tribes impact tribal citizens.
Rebecca is well-known for her award-winning podcast This Land where she reports on how Supreme Court decisions affect land rights, sovereignty, and Native American communities across the country. Nearly 200 people attended Rebecca’s presentation in Shideler Hall, with an additional 66 people joining the presentation via live-stream.
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Aacimotaatiiyankwi: A Myaamia Community Blog
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Fourth graders showing off their ribbonwork-inspired bookmark craft. Photo courtesy of Maria Jose DeSantiago Galan
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| Since 2017, Myaamia educators have collaborated with Dr. Stephanie Danker and her preservice art teachers at Miami University to bring Myaamia content into fourth and sixth-grade classrooms in the Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area. To date, over 1,000 students have participated in lessons where they learn about the Miami Tribe and Myaamia ribbonwork. The preservice teachers also share their experiences at conferences and even bring the lessons into their own classrooms. Read more on Aacimotaatiiyankwi.
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Myaamia Education Office Updates
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 | A group playing mahkisina meehkintiinki 'moccasin game' at the 2022 summer programs in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Photo by Jonathan Fox, Myaamia Center
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| Over the past few weeks, we have celebrated the Myaamia lunar new year, marked the end of peepoonki ‘winter,’ and closed down our maple sugar camp. This season, students and staff at the Myaamia Center harvested over one hundred gallons of sap. We cooked down much of the sap into syrup at the Myaamia Center. As we turn away from peepoonki and start looking forward to neepinwiki ‘summer,’ we are excited to work with the Myaamia community to share learning opportunities about Kiikinaana ‘Our Homes.’ You can learn more about how to register for in-person and online summer programs by clicking the button below.
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keetwi iišileniciki neepwaaminciki? What are Myaamia Students up to?
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(Left to right) Jared Nally, Megan Sekulich, Caleb Collins, Grace Peconge, Kenzie Morter, and Jill Fanning show off their ribbonwork projects. Photo by Karen L. Baldwin, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
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| As we approach the middle of the semester, our students have been busy at work preparing for mid-term exams and projects. In the Myaamiaataweenki language class, students will each lead a Myaamia immersion session with small groups of their classmates. Following midterms, students are looking forward to a well-deserved break during Miami's spring break, March 20-24th.
Many Myaamia Heritage students have also begun preparing for summer community programs, as they will serve as counselors for the youth programming this summer.
A few weeks ago, a group of students met with Karen Baldwin to make their own ribbonwork projects. Students have also requested stomp skirt and finger weaving workshops before the semester ends.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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Rescheduled: This lecture, originally scheduled for March 15th will now take place on Monday, March 27th, 2023.
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