Miami Athletics is proud to announce the addition of the new Myaamia Heritage Logo to its 2018-19 communications efforts. The logo symbolically represents the relationship between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University and the many ways the two continually partner and learn from each other. Fans will notice the logo on season tickets, video boards, and graphics thanks to a collaboration with the Myaamia Center.
 

The design of the Myaamia Heritage Logo is a reference to the traditional Miami Tribe art form of ribbonwork. The pattern uses two large geometric diamonds—the left represents the Miami Tribe and the right represents Miami University—on either side of a central diamond. The diamond represents the space where these two connect with a shared vision, a sense of cooperation, and a deep respect for the reciprocal learning that results.
 
"Miami Athletics is extraordinarily proud to join the university's effort to increase awareness of this unique connection between a tribe and university by providing a platform to showcase the Myaamia Heritage Logo," said Director of Athletics David Sayler. "Miami University's relationship with the tribe is one built on respect, shared values, and a mutual vision to continued education."

The Myaamia Heritage Logo officially launched in October 2017 with a Memorandum of Agreement, signed by Miami University President Gregory Crawford and Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Chief Douglas Lankford. The logo reflects a shared responsibility for both the tribe and the university. The Myaamia word, neepwaantiinki ("learning from each other"), captures the essence of this connection.
 
"I'm excited about the ongoing campus efforts—especially the opportunity to work with Miami Athletics—to engage new audiences. Athletics' commitment expands the awareness of the longstanding relationship between the Miami Tribe and Miami University," said Chief Lankford. During a recent visit to campus, he met with leaders from Athletics, head football Coach Chuck Martin, and the football team.
 
Inclusion of the Myaamia Heritage Logo is a recent example of the relationship between the tribe and university, which dates back to the early 1970s and has an extensive history.
 
"Our commitment to learning and sharing the relationship in Athletics," said Daryl Baldwin, director of the Myaamia Center, "will only strengthen the message symbolized in the Myaamia Heritage Logo. It adds yet another layer to our university-tribe partnership."
 
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