A group of Miami University students, staff and faculty are in Miami, Okla. headquarters of the Miami Tribe to cap off a year-long commemoration of the two Miamis' partnership, referred to as 'neepwaantiinki,' the Myaamia word meaning "learning from each other."
Miami University and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma are hosting a week-long series of events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of neepwaantiinki, the Myaamia word meaning "learning from each other." The celebration is the cornerstone event to a year-long commemoration of the two Miamis' partnership.
Miami University is celebrating 50 years of partnership with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Chief Doug Lankford is participating in the biennial Myaamiaki Conference as part of the year-long commemoration.