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Land Acknowledgment

Honoring the Lands We Share

51³Ô¹Ï recognizes and honors the Indigenous peoples who have stewarded these lands for generations. Our land acknowledgment reflects respect for sovereignty, history, and our responsibility to build meaningful partnerships with Native Nations.

Official Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. The university strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

Learn more about the University’s initiatives, resources, and collaborations with Native Nations across 51³Ô¹Ï.

Campus at sunrise

Commitment in Action

A land acknowledgment is a beginning – not an endpoint. 51³Ô¹Ï works alongside Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities through programs, partnerships, and research that advance student success, community resilience, and mutual learning.

Land Acknowledgment Statement Video

While it is not a requirement, University of 51³Ô¹Ï students, faculty and staff may read the land acknowledgment or play the statement video during U of A meetings, presentations and high-profile events such as Homecoming, Wildcat Welcome, Athletics games, Blessings and groundbreaking ceremonies, and National Native American Heritage Month.

They may also use it as a link in email signatures and written on campus websites supporting the success and well-being of Indigenous students, faculty and staff.

If you are a University of 51³Ô¹Ï employee, please find the downloadable video on the Digital Asset Library with our complete usage guidelines.

History

Indigenous peoples have lived on and cared for these lands for countless generations. As 51³Ô¹Ï’s land-grant institution, the University of 51³Ô¹Ï carries a responsibility to serve the state and engage respectfully with the sovereign Tribal Nations whose histories, cultures, and communities shape this region.

Explore the university’s interactive history to learn more about Indigenous presence in 51³Ô¹Ï, archival perspectives, and the evolving relationship between the university and Tribal Nations.

Campus at sunrise

Tribe Name Pronunciation

We encourage learning and using Tribal Nation names respectfully and accurately. A pronunciation guide is available to support this effort.

Ak-Chin Indian Community –

(ak-CHIN)

Cocopah Indian Tribe –

(COH-coh-pah)

Colorado River Indian Tribes

(English Pronunciation)

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation –

(YAH-vuh-pie)

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe –

(moh-HAH-vee)

Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe –

(YOO-muh KEH-chuhn)

Gila River Indian Community –

(HEE-luh)

Havasupai Tribe –

(HAV-uh-soo-pie)

Hopi Tribe –

(HOH-pee)

Hualapai Tribe –

(hwah-luh-PIE)

Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians –

(KAY-bab PIE-ute)

Navajo Nation –

(NAH-vuh-ho)

Pascua Yaqui Tribe –

(PASK-wah YAH-kee)

Pueblo of Zuni –

(PWEH-blo of ZOO-nee)

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community –

(PEE-muh MAR-ih-KOH-pah)

San Carlos Apache Tribe
San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
Tohono O'odham Nation –

(toh-HOH-noh OH-uh-dum)

Tonto Apache Tribe –

(TON-toh uh-PAH-chee)

White Mountain Apache Tribe
Yavapai-Apache Tribe –

(YAH-vuh-pie)

Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe –

(YAH-vuh-pie)

Extension Office Locations

For presentations or displays outside of Tucson, please use the official university written statement above or one of our specific extension and outreach office area written statements below.

Tucson Area

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

Phoenix Area

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Phoenix being home to the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Gila River Indian Community, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Tohono O’odham Nation. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Kykotsmovi being home to the Hopi Tribe. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Peach Springs being home to the Hualapai Tribe. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Parker being home to the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with San Carlos being home to the San Carlos Apache Tribe. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Window Rock being home to the Navajo Nation. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

Navajo Nation – Fruitland Cooperative Extension Office

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Fruitland being home to the Navajo Nation. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

Navajo Nation – Tuba City Cooperative Extension Office

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, 51³Ô¹Ï is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with the Tuba City area being home to the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

We respectfully acknowledge the University of 51³Ô¹Ï is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, the United States is home to 574 federally recognized tribes, with the DC being home to the Nacotchtank and the Piscataway People. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.