It’s a bit quieter at Miami University and Oxford this week, as most of Miami University’s students have left campus for summer break. As the staff here at the Myaamia Center transition into neepinwiki ‘summer’ and prepare for summer programs, we wanted to reflect on this past academic year. This past weekend, on May 13,…
Author: akooka (Stella Beerman)
Citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Communications specialist for the Myaamia Center, the institutional home for National Breath of Life.
Wrapping up the 50th Anniversary Part 2
Wrapping up the 50th Anniversary Part 2 Throughout 2022, the Miami Tribe celebrated the 50th anniversary of our community’s relationship with Miami University here in Oxford, Ohio. As we move into 2023, we wanted to reflect on the events, activities, and materials produced over the course of the year. If you haven’t read part one…
Rebecca Nagle visits Miami University
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 grew up in Joplin, MO, less than 40 miles from the…
Sterlin Harjo visits the Myaamia Center and 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…
Wrapping up the 50th Anniversary Part 1
Throughout 2022, the Miami Tribe celebrated the 50th anniversary of our community’s relationship with Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. As we wrapped up the celebrations at the Myaamia Winter Gathering in January, we wanted to reflect on everything that happened this year. The events that took place on Miami’s campus wouldn’t have been possible without…
Mahkihkiwa: the Myaamia Ethnobotanical Database
After years of research, Mahkihkiwa, a Myaamia Ethnobotanical Database is ready for the community to use! Mahkihkiwa or ‘herb medicine’ in English, was chosen as the name to signify the important role plants play in our culture and lives as Myaamia people. This database consolidates practical uses and Myaamia knowledge of local plants into a…
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