UArizona Honors Native Nations with Exhibit in BookStore
Native Nations Flag Ceremony
On November 12, 2020 the University of Arizona held a ceremony to exhibit the flags of all 22 Arizona Native Nations in the lobby of the main Bookstore in the Student Union. The flags will remain on display as a reminder of the rich history and impact that Tribal Nations in Arizona continue to make at UArizona.
The new display, unveiled during Native American Heritage Month, honors the cultures, customs and continuing contributions of Arizona's 22 Native Nations. Leaders from the UArizona, the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe dedicated the permanent exhibit in a ceremony on Thursday.
The display honors the cultures, customs, and continuing contributions of the state's sovereign tribal nations.
Chris Richards, University of Arizona
The exhibit is the culmination of an initiative to recognize the heritage and culture of the university's Native American students, faculty and staff. The project was led by Karen Francis-Begay, UArizona’s Assistant Vice Provost for Native American Initiatives.
Presenters included Chairman Peter J. Yucapicio of the Pascua Yaqui Nation, Chairman Ned Norris of the Tohono O’odham Nation, President Robert C. Robbins, and Nathan Esquerra, Senior Vice President for Native American Advancement & Tribal Engagement.