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A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, we provide opportunities for Myaamiaki to share cultural knowledge with each other and their communities.

05/29/2026

The Myaamia Heritage Foundation is filling the gap, making sure every Miami Tribe child in the country has the opportunity to read a book that reflects their language and culture. 📖

Neewe ‘thank you’ to our donors! Your generosity means these books will reach Myaamia families across the country, helping children connect with their heritage through reading and storytelling alongside the cutest anikwa 🐿️ brought to life by author and Miami Tribe citizen Megan Sekulich .sekulich

05/21/2026

The Myaamia Heritage Foundation is excited to share that we have been awarded a grant from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities for our inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest on August 29 in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

This grant will support the event’s foodways and history programs, creating opportunities for the public to experience Myaamia culture firsthand and learn how the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma continues to revitalize and carry forward its traditions for future generations.

04/30/2026

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Artlink to hold an invasive bark basket workshop led by our board member Dani Tippmann! This is Dani’s second workshop held at Artlink, and we look forward to continuing to share and celebrate Myaamia knowledge and artistry with the Fort Wayne community.

Neewe ‘thank you’ to Artlink for supporting Myaamia artists and the tribe’s cultural revitalization efforts!

Click the link below to purchase tickets:
https://www.artlinkfw.org/invasive-bark-basket

03/13/2026

Hoci! Mark your calendars for August 29 for the inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest!

This free public event celebrates the cultural revitalization of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Held in the former Myaamia (Miami) village of Kiihkayonki, in what is now Fort Wayne, IN, the festival will feature Myaamia art forms, hands-on activities, and opportunities to learn directly from tribal artists and cultural leaders.

📍 Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana — corner of Berry St. & Barr St.
📅 August 29
🎟️ Free & open to the public, all ages

02/06/2026

We had a great time at the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma’s Winter Gathering! It was wonderful visiting with guests and sharing updates on our new projects, connecting with partners, and spending time with tribal citizens.

The excitement around our upcoming children’s book project was contagious. So many people were eager to learn how much these books will mean for families and young readers. Link in our bio to learn more and support our work!

01/23/2026

Last but certainly not least, aašitehkawaataawi ‘let’s meet’ MHF board member Pikolakitisaata Dani Tippmann!

Pikolakitisaata is a distinguished artist who has been involved in Myaamia cultural revitalization efforts for over two decades. During this time, she has partnered with numerous organizations throughout the tribe’s Great Lakes ancestral homelands to further the preservation, revitalization, and sharing of Myaamia art and culture.

01/22/2026

The Myaamia Heritage Foundation (MHF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. The MHF furthers the Tribe’s cultural mission by promoting and funding resea…

01/21/2026

aašitehkawaataawi ‘let’s meet’ MHF board member Waahsaahkosanka Jake Long!

Waahsaahkosanka has been with the Myaamia Heritage Foundation since it began in 2024. A traditional bowmaker, an alum of the Myaamia Heritage Program at Miami University and a former employee of the tribe’s Cultural Resources Office, he is a longtime supporter and participant of the tribe’s cultural initiatives.

01/19/2026

aašitehkawaataawi ‘let’s meet’ MHF Secretary-Treasurer Alaamhkihkamwa Doug Peconge!

Alaamhkihkamwa has been with the Foundation since it began in 2024. Along with serving his tribe as an employee of the Cultural Resources Office, he is a photographer and lacrosse stick maker who has had his work displayed throughout myaamionki ‘Miami lands,’ including the Field Museum in Chicago, Ohio History Connection, Indiana University Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, and the Myaamia Heritage Museum.

01/17/2026

aašitehkawaataawi ‘let’s meet’ MHF Vice Chair Amehkoonsihkwa Kelli Huth!

Amehkoonsihkwa is a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and is passionate about supporting cultural education and strengthening connections between the Myaamia community and the public: “Over the past several years, I have talked with many people, especially in Indiana, who are interested in learning more about the history and the current cultural revitalization of the Myaamiaki (Miami people). I am thrilled to be part of this Board because it will allow me to connect more deeply with the Myaamia community and to help tell the story where the Tribe has been and how it continues to create meaning in our lives today.”

Address

PO Box 1326
Miami, OK
74355

Website

https://miamination.com/myaamia-heritage-foundation/

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