A collaboration of the University’s Linguistics Department and the Office of Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement, the initiative is part of our broader efforts to make the University a welcoming and inclusive place for Native American students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and to honor the Native Nations that make their homes in our region.
All tribal language signage was developed in consultation with tribal leadership specific for each tribe.
Arizona Stadium
Location: 1 N. Championship Dr.
Tribe: San Carlos Apache Tribe
"Dagoniłnané zhį nadagoniłkaad"
“We will Fight until we Win”
Centennial Hall
Location: 1020 E. University Blvd.
Tribe: Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Nak Vhayvlke Encukofv”
“The House of Arts"
Communication Building
Location: 1103 E. University Blvd.
Tribe: Tohono O'odham
“Ñi’okĭ Ma:cig Ki:”
“Place of the study of language”
Global Center
Health Sciences Innovation Building
Location: 1670 E. Drachman St.
Tribe: Hia-Ced O'odham (The Sand People)
“Apidag Ki”
“A Place of Education for Healers to Breathe Wellness into the Spirit, Mind, and Body”
Helen S. Schaefer Building
Location: 1508 E. Helen St
Tribe: Quechan Tribe (Kwatsaan)
“Náq Ka’ím Ka av-k”
“In the Silence, We Listen.”
John P. Schaefer Center for Creative Photography
Location: 1030 N. Olive Rd
Tribe: Chemehuevi Indian Tribe
“Hutsipamowpüts manawkus Nüwüvi piyŭga. Pa nüwügaip uroy.”
"Ocean Woman is mother to all People. Water is all of life.”
Main Library
Location: 1510 E. University Blvd
Tribe: Ak-Chin Indian Community
“O’ohana Ñeokculiđ C Vemđag Ki”
“Main Library”
McClelland Hall
Location: Eller College of Management, 1130 E. Helen St.
Tribe: Yavapai Apache Nation
“Goyá’hí, iit’in goshú yú got Teet"
“Wisdom Guides You Along the True Path”
McKale Memorial Center, Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion
Old Main
Location: 1200 E. University Blvd
Tribe: The Hopi Tribe
“Kiisonvi”
“The focal point of a community where thoughts and prayers become one to benefit all life”
Robert L. Nugent
Location: 1212 E. University Blvd
Tribe: White Mountain Apache Tribe
“Dii Kįhi danohwighą nohwá alzaa”
“This house/home was made for all of us”