5 people sit in a circle playing a game involving tossing marked piece in a bowl. They all look to the person in the middle to see his score.
Myaamia Winter Gathering 
Winter Gathering attendees participate in a stomp dance, by dancing in a spiraling circles comprised of many rows.
Winter Gathering attendees participate in a Stomp Dance. Photo courtesy of Miami University
The 26th Annual Myaamia Winter Gathering was held January 27-28, 2023. The event doubled as a final celebration of the 50th anniversary of the partnership between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University.
The Miami Tribe invited more than 100 guests from Miami University for the Winter Gathering. The group celebrated together by playing games, participating in stomp dance and other social dances, listening to Myaamia winter stories, and sharing meals together.  
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Miami University Focus: Tribal Sovereignty 
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Sterlin Harjo presents in Hall Auditorium at Miami University on February 8th, 2023. Photo by Scott Kissell, Miami University 
Sterlin Harjo recently visited Miami University in Oxford, Ohio on February 8th, to discuss his career as a Seminole/Muscogee writer, director, and producer in the film and media industry.  
Most recently, Sterlin has gained increased visibility as the co-creator of the Hulu series, Reservation Dogs. Our Myaamia readers who participate in Aatotantaawi! 'Let's Talk About It!', a community discussion group, have discussed multiple episodes of the series during their group meetings.    

Before his lecture, staff at the Myaamia Center welcomed Sterlin to Oxford and our Myaamia homelands over lunch. We got to chat with Sterlin about his career, storytelling process, and our favorite moments from his show.

Read more about Sterlin's Visit

Aacimotaatiiyankwi: A Myaamia Community Blog

Michael Gonella and Daryl Baldwin review thier notes while conducting fieldwork in a grassy space in Oklahoma
Daryl Baldwin and Mike Gonella conduct field research together in Oklahoma. Photo by Andrew J. Strack, Myaamia Center
Over the course of 15 years, Mike Gonella and Daryl Baldwin worked together to research Myaamia plant use. That work was used to create Mahkihkiwa: the Myaamia Ethnobotanical Database.
Mahkihkiwa currently allows users to find information on over 100 plants. Each entry includes the scientific, common, and Myaamia names alongside Myaamia archival and botanical resources. You can learn more about Mahkihkiwa on Aacimotaatiiyankwi.

Learn more about Mahkihkiwa

Myaamia Education Office Updates

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wiiyaakiteeheelo weehki-kihkatwe 'Happy Lunar New Year!' Graphic by Megan Sekulich, Myaamia Center
The Myaamia Lunar New Year always falls on the first day of Mahkoonsa Kiilhswa ‘Young Black Bear Moon.’ When we next see the thin sliver of a waxing crescent moon, we can say “weehki-kihkatwi!” ‘it’s the new year!’ This year, our lunar new year will happen on February 22 of the Gregorian calendar. This year was a year in which we add Waawiita Kiilhswa ‘Lost Moon’ to our calendar, and so our lunar new year arrives a little later in the winter. The beginning of Mahkoonsa Kiilhswa is associated with the ecological signs that winter is coming to an end, and usually, maple sugaring takes place within this month.  
Learn more about Mahkoonsa Kiilhswa

keetwi iišileniciki neepwaaminciki? What are Myaamia Students up to?

Two men stand in front of maple tree, holding a mallet, drill and wood, preparring to tap the tree for its sap.
Zach McCoy, Myaamia Heritage sophomore, and George Ironstrack prepare to tap one of the trees. Photo by Kayla Becker, Myaamia Heritage Student
It's been a great start to the semester with our Myaamia Heritage students back on campus. Our Myaamia language class resumed at the end of January with this semester's class focusing on immersing students in Myaamiaatawenki, with no English. A few students who want to dive even deeper into language learning are taking an independent study with Jarrid Baldwin.

About 15 Myaamia students traveled to Miami, Oklahoma for the 26th Annual Winter Gathering and Stomp Dance. Mihši-neewe to all the students who welcomed our university guests, taught them games, and showed them around Miami in addition to spending time with the Myaamia community.

We also started this year’s Maple sugaring by tapping trees in Miami University’s Natural Areas. We look forward to seeing how much sap we are able to collect to process into syrup and sugar.

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

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Open until March 10, 2023 
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Stats + Stories Podcast Episode 263 | Myaamia Data and More with guest Haley Shea from the Myaamia Center
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wiintaakanikaaninki aalhsoohkaana 'Winter Stories at the Library'
February 17, 2023 3 p.m.
King Library 320
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Rebecca Nagle: Tribal Sovereignty 101
March 8, 2023 6 p.m.
Shideler Hall 152
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The Past, Present, and Future of Native Sovereignty in Federal Law
March 15, 2023 5 p.m. Shideler Hall 152
AMS 399: Contemporary Native Nations. Study away in northeast Oklahoma this summer! Hosted by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Click to learn more.
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