Indigenous | Northern Arizona University

At NAU, you’ll find the resources, support, and community you need to thrive as an Indigenous student.

Land Acknowledgement

Northern Arizona University sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.

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A home away from home

The Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF), in the heart of our Flagstaff campus, is a valued facility for Native American and Indigenous cultures, traditions, perspectives, and contributions.

A commitment to access and inclusion

Welcome and resources

We want you here: Vice President, Office of Native American and Indigenous Advancement (ONAIA) Ann Marie Chischilly, NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera, and Indigenous Student Success Manager Kiara Weathersby are integral to NAU’s mission to Indigenize the university. The work includes a commitment to Indigenous student, staff, and faculty success and retention; Tribal leadership; environmental stewardship; creating culturally responsive K–12 curriculum; and providing Indigenous mentorship.

Learn more about tuition coverage

Beginning with all new and transfer students in Fall 2023, NAU will expand eligibility for the Access2Excellence full tuition coverage program to all members of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes.

The Access2Excellence (A2E) initiative will provide full tuition coverage for students with a family income of $65,000/year or less. This tuition coverage has been expanded to all members of Arizona’s 22 tribes, regardless of family income level or state residency. Additional aid like tribal scholarships will not be factored into the tuition costs and can be used for other costs of attending college, like housing, books, and other fees—ensuring Native American students eligible for this program have access to all opportunities to make their NAU education affordable.

Office of Native American and Indigenous Advancement (ONAIA)

Office of Native American and Indigenous Advancement has 5 different programs and many partners that strive to support NAU’s goal to become the leading university serving Native Americans.

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Financial aid

Find the right financial aid and scholarship opportunities for your NAU journey.

Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF)

Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures is the hub of Indigenous life on campus.

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Events

Explore the various events, programs, and partnerships offered by Northern Arizona University, the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF), and it’s partners.

Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures events