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The Two Miamis Celebration Program

We welcome everyone to join Miami University and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma for The Two Miamis: Celebrating 50 Years event. This signature event of Celebrating Miami: Tribe and University Week will highlight our unique relationship, its significance, and how we have been partners in learning across the years. Below you will find an overview of the event.

November 9, 2022
11 a.m., Millett Hall
Open to the campus community and public.

Program

Myaamia Welcome Song

George Ironstrack | Assistant Director, Myaamia Center
Haley Shea | Research Associate, Myaamia Center
Jarrid Baldwin | Myaamia Language Coordinator, College of Education, Health, and Society
Kara Strass | Director, Miami Tribe Relations, Myaamia Center
Tina Fox | Education Assistant, Myaamia Center

Opening Remarks

Daryl Baldwin | Executive Director, Myaamia Center

The Relationship Over Time

Dustin Olds | Second Chief, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
Cameron Shriver |  Myaamia Center Historian and Visiting Assistant Professor of History

Impact of the Relationship

Haley Shea | Myaamia Research Associate and Visiting Assistant Professor, Miami University

The Importance of the Relationship to Miami University

Gregory P. Crawford | President, Miami University

The Importance of the Relationship to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

Douglas Lankford | Chief, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

Exchange of Gifts

Gregory P. Crawford | President, Miami University
Douglas Lankford | Chief, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

Closing 

Daryl Baldwin | Executive Director, Myaamia Center

Additional Information

Parking

Free parking is available in the West Millett parking lot, and free handicapped parking is available in the East Millett parking lot. Overflow parking will be available in the North Campus Garage at no cost during the event.

Entrance

All guests are asked to enter Millett Hall through the South Entrance.

Accessible Seating

Accessible seating is available on court level. Volunteers will be in the South Lobby of Millett to direct attendees to the elevator.

Captioning

Captioning will be available on your mobile device.

ASL Interpreters

ASL interpreters will be on-stage for the event.

Interactive Activity

As part of the closing, attendees will be asked to participate in an interactive activity on the court. Ramp access to the court will be provided.