ArizonaNativeNet Founding Partners
ArizonaNativeNet represents a unique collaborative effort headed by the Native Nations Institute and the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program, two internationally recognized academic program units of the University of Arizona. NNI and IPLP have earned world-class reputations for excellence and quality in developing and administering innovative outreach, applied research, service and training programs developed to the higher educational needs of Native American communities. ArizonaNativeNet is also coordinated and produced in collaboration with the Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office, within the Office of the Vice-President for Research.
Founded in 2001 by the Morris K. Udall Foundation and The University of Arizona, the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy (NNI) serves as a self-determination, self-governance, and development resource for Indigenous nations in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere. Its programs address the challenges of nation building through Leadership and Management Programs, Policy Analysis and Research projects, and Strategic and Organizational Development for Native nations and organizations.
NNI is part of the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, a research and outreach unit at the University of Arizona organized under the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies. Find out more about NNI at http://www.nni.arizona.edu/.
The James E. Rogers College of Law Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program (IPLP) is a center for innovation in research, training, and advocacy in Indian law and international law of indigenous peoples. Through clinical studies and direct advocacy under the supervision of the world's most distinguished scholars in the field, students and practitioners provide legal and other forms of assistance to local and international indigenous communities. With a hands-on approach to education, this program aims to promote a deeper, critical, and global understanding of the challenges indigenous people encounter. Find out more about IPLP at http://www.law.arizona.edu/depts/iplp/.
The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office (NPTAO) provides a comprehensive program of university-based technical assistance in the areas of economic and community development, technology transfer, and educational opportunities for Native peoples, Arizona's Indian tribes, and tribal organizations. NPTAO, in consultation with tribal leaders and tribal representatives, serves as the conduit between Arizona's Native constituents through resource identification and utilization of the University of Arizona's vast and diverse cadre of university professional, academic, and research personnel. The office provides the first point of contact for the Vice President for Research Office for all American Indian affairs related matters. Find out more about NPTAO at
http://www.nptao.arizona.edu/.
The University of Arizona is a premier, student-centered research institution. Established in 1885 as the first university in the Arizona Territory and the state's only land grant institution, the UA embraces its three-fold mission of excellence in teaching, research and public service. Now in its second century of service to the state, the UA has become one of the nation's top 20 public research institutions. It is one of only 62 members in the Association of American Universities, a prestigious organization that recognizes universities with exceptionally strong research and academic programs. With world class faculty in fields as diverse as astronomy, plant science, biomedical science, business, law, music and dance, The University of Arizona offers a rewarding educational experience to all who choose to focus on excellence. Visit the UA's website at http://www.arizona.edu.
Participating Partners:
Distinguished and internationally-recognized program faculty and academic professionals from the following University of Arizona academic units have all agreed to participate as partners with the Native Nations Institute, the Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program, and the Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office in making ArizonaNativeNet a world-class and globally-recognized web portal page devoted to the Nation Building needs of Native Nations in Arizona, the United States, and the world:
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