Cornerstone MIAMI UNIVERSITY FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES
MIICITAAWI MYAAMIA MIICIONI LET'S EAT MYAAMIA FOOD | SPRING 2026 Bridget Maney and Aslynn Wetzel
Miami Dining Services is honored to partner once again with the Myaamia Center to host a special lunch featuring Myaamia-inspired dishes. This bi-annual event celebrates more than 50 years of partnership between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University, offering a meaningful opportunity to enjoy traditional foods and learn more about Myaamia history and culture.
In anticipation of this event, Miami Dining intern Aslynn Wetzel spoke with Kara Strass, director of Miami Tribe relations at the Myaamia Center and a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. “Food is a very important part of Myaamia Culture,” says Kara, “and is something [that] brings our community together.” For her, this lunch is an opportunity for