The Payne Family Native American Center
The Payne Family Native American Center is the first facility in the nation built to accommodate a Department of Native American Studies (NAS) and American Indian Student Services (AISS). UM is has a strong commitment to provide a high quality, comprehensive set of offerings in Native American education. The building was given the last, prime piece of land on the campus oval underscoring its importance and the strong support of the UM administration. Fittingly, it is the site of a historic Salish Indian encampment, and the building is designed to reflect that legacy as well as the heritage and cultures of all Montana tribes.
In addition to the housing the NAS and AISS offices, The Payne Family Native American Center (NAC) also houses a student lounge, computer lab, study areas, conference room, seminar room, Native American Student Association meeting room, and four classrooms fully equipped with the latest instructional technology.
Hours:
The building is open from 6:00am – 7:00pm, Monday – Friday.
The computer lab is open from 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Room Scheduling:
To schedule a room in the NAC, please email sherry.dupuis@umontana.edu
In your room request, include: Date, times, purpose.
QUESTIONS? Call Sherry Dupuis at 243-5851.
The Payne Family Native American Center Information
The Eloise Cobell Land and Culture Institute
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Building Components
Montana Tribal Flags and Seals
NAC Landscape
NAC Plants
More Links:
Construction progress blog
TPFNAC on Wikipedia
